Dr. Manisha Bobade is a senior healthcare leader with over three decades of experience as a clinician, academician, and healthcare administrator in India and internationally. She has led large hospitals and complex healthcare organisations, combining clinical insight with operational and strategic leadership.
She has previously held leadership roles at Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Hospitals, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (Navi Mumbai), and DY Patil Hospital. As CEO, she leads strategic transformation initiatives aligned with the institution’s long-term vision.
Areas of Expertise
Hospital leadership and operations
Clinical governance and patient experience
Strategic planning and healthcare transformation
Team building and talent development
Healthcare finance and performance management
Dr. Bobade works closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to advance excellence in patient care, medical education, and research.
Dr. Kiran Borude
Medical Director
Dr. Kiran Borude is an experienced medical professional with strong expertise in clinical practice, hospital administration, and healthcare management. With national and international exposure, he has played a key role in developing hospital systems aligned with global quality standards.
An alumnus of Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, he also holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and has been actively involved in hospital development and accreditation processes.
Areas of Expertise
NABH and JCI accreditation processes
Hospital planning and operational development
Healthcare policy and protocol formulation
Medical training and EMS education
International patient services and outreach
Dr. Borude contributes to strengthening clinical governance, operational efficiency, and quality systems across the hospital.
Dr. Minu Ramakrishnan
Medical Superintendent
Dr. Minu Ramakrishnan has been associated with K J Somaiya Medical College and Hospital since 2002. She began her journey as a Senior Resident in Ophthalmology and later served as Professor and Head of the Department for over a decade before assuming the role of Medical Superintendent in 2022.
She completed her MBBS and postgraduate training at Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital and holds an MBA in Healthcare Services.
Areas of Expertise
Hospital administration and clinical coordination
Medical education and research governance
Ophthalmology, including cataract and corneal care
Quality assurance and patient safety
Academic and institutional development
She is an active member of the Medical Education Unit and Research Cell, contributing to both clinical excellence and academic growth.
Lt. General H. S. Kahlon
Secretary
Lieutenant General H. S. Kahlon (Retd.) brings nearly four decades of service in the Indian Army, with senior leadership experience in strategic administration and large-scale institutional management, including United Nations missions.
In his final appointment as Area Commander, Headquarters Colaba (Mumbai), he was responsible for military administration across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa. During his service, he oversaw 30+ military establishments, approximately 75,000 personnel, and the functioning of 9 military hospitals. He is a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Sena Medal (SM).
Areas of Expertise
Strategic and administrative leadership
Large-scale human resource management
Budgeting, procurement, and facilities oversight
Governance of hospitals and academic institutions
Lt. Gen. Kahlon oversees academic and administrative functions across institutions under the K. J. Somaiya Trust and its affiliated healthcare entities.
