By: IPP Bureau
Last updated : April 20, 2026 12:44 pm
As the Clinical Head of Oncology Network, he lead a team of over 25 specialised oncologists
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (AHEL) has appointed Dr Harit Kumar Chaturvedi as the Chief Executive Officer and Clinical Head of the Apollo Oncology Network, marking a strategic leadership move to strengthen its cancer care footprint across India.
A highly respected surgical oncologist with nearly four decades of experience, Dr Chaturvedi returns to Apollo, bringing deep clinical expertise and institutional leadership.
He will lead a team of over 25 specialised oncologists within the Apollo Oncology Network, which comprises more than 400 oncologists nationwide.
Dr Chaturvedi holds an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and MCh in Surgical Oncology, and has managed complex malignancies spanning head and neck, breast, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and gynaecological cancers. He is particularly known for his work in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, as well as radiofrequency ablation techniques. Over his career, he has been instrumental in developing one of North India’s leading cancer care ecosystems, introducing organ-specific units, multidisciplinary tumour boards, and collaborative research models.
He also played a key role in advancing oncology platforms in India, serving as organising secretary of the Indian Cancer Congress 2013, a landmark event that set new benchmarks for cancer collaboration.
Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, said: “Dr Chaturvedi is one of the finest surgical oncologists, renowned worldwide. An institution builder, his acumen to assemble the right teams, introduce contemporary processes, and create a culture of clinical excellence is exactly what the Apollo Oncology Network needs at this stage of its growth. His return to Apollo is a homecoming, and we are confident that under his leadership, we will reach significantly more patients with the quality of care they deserve, and take us closer to our mission."
Dr. Harit Kumar Chaturvedi, CEO and Clinical Head, Apollo Oncology Network, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, said: "I am deeply honoured to return to an institution that has consistently set the benchmark for cancer care in India. Apollo has built something truly remarkable, a network with the scale, the technology, and the clinical intent to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. My goal is to build on this strong foundation by deepening subspecialisation, expanding robotic and minimally invasive surgical capabilities, and strengthening multidisciplinary care protocols across every facility."