Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) announced that its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Dr. Sivakumaran, has been awarded the Forttuna Global Excellence Award for his outstanding contributions to the healthcare industry, recently.
The award was presented to Dr. Sivakumaran at a ceremony held aboard Queen Elizabeth 2 ship, a luxury floating hotel in Dubai. He is the only Indian COO from the healthcare industry to receive the coveted recognition.
Sivakumaran has a rich experience of over three decades in the healthcare industry. He has authored and published a number of scholarly articles in leading journals. Last year he received the Healthcare Visionary Award from the Financial Express. He’s also the recipient of the Most Iconic Healthcare Leaders (Global) Award from the World Health and Wellness Congress.
“We are extremely happy that Dr. Sivakumaran has received this prestigious global recognition,” said Dr. Nalla G. Palaniswami, Chairman, KMCH. “His leadership and passion for improving healthcare have been instrumental in the growth and success of KMCH.
This award is a testament to Dr. Sivakumaran’s dedication and hard work, and we are proud to have him in our team. We wish him many more laurels.”
Dr. Arun Palaniswami congratulated Dr. Sivakumaran and remarked that his vision, strategic thinking, and tireless commitment to excellence have not only elevated KMCH to new heights but also inspired everyone.
Dr. Sivakumaran thanked the management and all the team members of KMCH and remarked that this recognition would not have been possible without the support, cooperation and encouragement of Team KMCH.
Forttuna Global is one of Asia’s largest jury-led and merit-based platforms for visionary leadership and innovation. It’s dedicated to recognizing and honouring outstanding achievements across various industries. The Award program signifies industry leaders’ contributions to health, wellness and business excellence.
The award committee screened 350, 000 profiles, conducted 18000 interviews, received 4000 plus applications from 81 countries and shortlisted 94 winners from 47 countries under various categories.
