Amit Thakker

A visionary, an entrepreneur, and an industry captain, Dr. Amit N. Thakker, has been a groundbreaking pioneer in the metamorphosis and integration of healthcare management in Africa. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Africa Healthcare Federation. With over 20 years of experience in operations, change management, and business networking coupled with successes in challenging economies and cultural contexts, Amit has successfully spearheaded the establishment of medical and primary health organizations in various developing countries including Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Nigeria, Tanzania and Kenya. He is well recognized for his integrative approach in providing innovative and bold business cross cutting solutions in the health services and financing sector within Eastern and Southern Africa. Amit has a Bachelor’s in medicine and surgery from the University of Nairobi, Kenya and an Executive MBA from National Insurance Academy (NIA) in India, and completed a Health Leadership training from George Washington University.