Basma Ghandourah

An accomplished professional with extensive experience in international collaboration and strategic partnerships. Acknowledged for consistently achieving organizational objectives through meticulous methodologies and exceptional interpersonal skills. A dedicated and accomplished leader in healthcare, their track record includes driving successful international collaborations, fostering strategic relationships, and leading transformative initiatives with a focus on innovation. Proficient in strategic planning, adept at navigating challenges, and managing high-performing teams, they bring a detail-oriented approach to every endeavor. With a background in Restorative Dentistry, coupled with a commitment to fostering agility and driving change, they are a visionary contributor to global projects.

• International Health Federation Young Executive leader #IHFYEL2023
• Awarded the 2016 IAAM Young Scientist Medal at the European Advanced Materials Congress
• Awarded the 2016 IADR/Heraeus Kulzer Travel Award at the IADR/APR General Session & Exhibition in Seoul, Republic of Korea

"Driving Growth through Strategic Partnerships" executive education course, Wharton Business school

• American College for healthcare executives ( ACHE )
• Academy of Operative Dentistry ( AOD )
• Saudi Society of Restorative Dentistry ( SSRD )
• International Association for Dental Research ( IADR )
• International Association of Advanced Materials ( IAAM )
• Saudi Dental Society ( SDS )

Dr. Basma Ghandourah, a distinguished healthcare leader, excels in cultivating strategic relationships and driving international collaboration. Her diverse background spans strategy, project management, teaching, and clinical research, complemented by her role as a proficient restorative dentist at a prestigious private clinic.
In her current capacity, Basma steers business partnerships through international collaboration and strategic alliances. Drawing on her expertise in strategic relationships, healthcare leadership, innovation, strategy, program design, project management, and marketing, she leads transformative initiatives that help shape the landscape of healthcare.
Basma's portfolio includes nurturing over 35 strategic partnerships with international and local organizations and universities, a testament to her visionary leadership fostering innovation and excellence in healthcare.
Her professional journey includes pivotal roles at the Vision Realization Office of the Ministry of Health, where she crafted implementation plans for new models of care initiatives. Her adept management of the co-learning and alignment units further showcases her commitment to advancing healthcare practices through knowledge sharing.
Armed with an MBA and a Master of Science in Restorative Dentistry, Dr. Ghandourah embodies excellence in education and practice, contributing significantly to the future of global healthcare.
Notably, Basma is celebrated as an award-winning leader, earning prestigious accolades including the IADR Heraeus Kulzer Travel Award and the IAAM Young Scientist Medal in 2016. Her recent designation as an International Hospital Federation Young Executive Leader (#IHFYEL2023) underscores her exceptional leadership and outstanding contributions to healthcare.