Sam Diri

Senior Healthcare Operations Leader with 17+ years of experience driving multi-site operational and financial excellence in the UAE and UK. Holder of a medical degree (MD) complemented by an MSc in Health Science from UCL London and an MSc in Public Health Planning & Management from City University London. Proven expertise in full P&L management, strategic expansion, accreditation, and performance optimization across clinic chains and hospital networks. Adept at leading high-performing teams, enhancing patient-centered care, and delivering sustainable growth.

A senior Healthcare Operations Leader with over 17 years of experience in the UAE and UK, specializing in driving operational and financial excellence for multi-site healthcare facilities. Expert in full Profit & Loss (P&L) management, strategic business development, and retail expansion for clinic chains. Proven ability to lead high-performing multi-location operations, optimize resource allocation across sites, and enhance patient-centered care while ensuring strong financial performance and contractual compliance. Adept at building and maintaining physician networks, developing and implementing group-wide strategy, and utilizing robust KPI tracking to exceed business objectives. A strategic deputy to senior leadership with a strong background in accreditation, revenue cycle management, and continuous process improvement.

• MSc Public Health Planning & Management (Merit)  City University London, UK  2022

(Equivalent to Master’s in Hospital Management & Healthcare Administration)

• PGDip Professional Leadership (Merit) | City University London, UK | 2021
• MSc Health Science | University College London (UCL), UK | 2013
• Bachelor of Medicine | Damascus University | 1999