Hyderabad: Ankura Hospitals, a healthcare chain specialising in women and children’s care, has appointed Rahul Datta as its Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its leadership team amid rapid expansion across markets.
A healthcare veteran with nearly two decades of experience, Datta was previously serving as Senior Vice President – Operations at Ankura Hospitals. In his expanded role, he will oversee the organisation’s operational roadmap, driving scalable growth while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence, operational efficiency and patient experience.
Known for his collaborative and data-driven leadership style, Datta brings deep expertise across hospital operations, marketing, infrastructure development and health insurance. His approach focuses on bridging clinical outcomes with operational rigor, supported by digital transformation, standardised processes and empowered teams.
During his tenure at Ankura, Datta has played a pivotal role in leading hospital expansions, optimising workflows, implementing advanced hospital information systems and driving network-wide standardisation to ensure consistent, high-quality care across locations.
“Rahul’s promotion reflects the natural evolution of his outstanding leadership at Ankura,” said Dr. Krishna Prasad Rao Vunnam, Founder and Managing Director. “His ability to blend operational excellence with compassionate care will be pivotal as we expand our footprint and build lasting trust across India.”
Reflecting on his appointment, Rahul Datta, Group Chief Operating Officer, Ankura Hospitals, stated: “Ankura is founded on ethical, compassionate care. I am honored to lead our operations, focusing on robust systems that empower our teams and deliver seamless, world-class experiences for every mother and child we serve.”
As Group COO, Datta will align people, processes and infrastructure to support Ankura Hospitals’ long-term vision of delivering patient-centric, specialised healthcare at scale, while reinforcing its position as a trusted leader in women and children’s healthcare in India.
