Ahmed Babaeer

Dr. Ahmed bin Saleh Babaeer served as CEO of Dallah Healthcare Company from 2008 until his resignation in September 2026. During his tenure, he led the company's transformation into a publicly-listed entity in 2012, establishing it as one of the largest private healthcare networks in the Middle East.

Under his leadership, Dallah Healthcare expanded its portfolio to include the 550-bed Dallah Hospital Al Nakheel, the 300-bed Dallah Namar, Dallah Home Care, and Dallah Pharma, employing 2,000 people. By the first half of 2025, the company's revenues grew 22% to $505.4 million with total assets of $2.3 billion, serving over three million patients annually across more than 820 outpatient clinics. In 2024, Babaeer was awarded CEO of the Year in Saudi Arabia's Healthcare Sector.

Babaeer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Sciences from King Saud University and advanced degrees including a Master's and PhD from Iowa State University of Science & Technology. Prior to joining Dallah Healthcare in 2008, he served as CEO of Al Madina Real Estate Company in Riyadh from 2006 to 2008, and held positions including General Manager at Jazan Development & Investment Co. (1994-1999) and Vice Dean at King Saud University (1987-1991).

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer, Dallah Healthcare Company (2008-2026)
• Chief Executive Officer, Al Madina Real Estate SAOC (2006-2008)
• General Manager, Jazan Development & Investment Co. (1994-1999)
• Vice Dean, King Saud University (1987-1991)

What Ahmed Babaeer could bring to his next role: With 18 years leading Dallah Healthcare through transformative growth, including IPO management, strategic acquisitions worth millions, and operational scaling across multiple healthcare entities, Babaeer demonstrates exceptional capabilities in healthcare sector transformation, financial management, and organizational expansion within emerging markets. His demonstrated expertise in navigating regulatory compliance, patient-centric strategy development, and sustained profitability amid market competition positions him as a valuable executive for leadership roles in diversified healthcare, real estate development, or large-scale operational management.