Dr Zubin Daruwalla

Appointed on 26 April 2021

Dr. Zubin Daruwalla is a distinguished healthcare leader with a unique blend of clinical expertise and strategic insight. Currently serving as the Group Director of the Office of Clinical Innovation Translation & Deployment at the National University Health System (NUHS) and Lead for the NUHS Consulting Group (NCG), he plays a pivotal role in shaping healthcare strategies and driving innovation within Singapore’s leading Academic Medical Centre. Additionally, as a Senior Orthopaedic Resident Physician in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NUH, Zubin maintains a strong connection to frontline clinical practice. This combination of roles allows him to bridge the gap between patient care, organisational management, and strategic planning effectively.

Zubin’s expertise in digital health transformation is particularly noteworthy. He is a strong advocate for integrating technology to complement clinical practice, positioning him as a key advisor for strategic initiatives related to healthcare digitalisation and innovation. As an emerging global healthcare leader, his ability to foster collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups is invaluable in developing comprehensive masterplans that align clinical, operational, and administrative priorities. His experience as an independent advisor to digital health and medical education startups further enhances his understanding of cutting-edge healthcare innovations and their potential applications in large-scale strategic planning.

With his multifaceted background spanning clinical practice, healthcare innovation, and strategic advisory roles, Dr. Daruwalla is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to NUHS’s long-term strategic planning. His approach to healthcare challenges is holistic, balancing clinical excellence with operational efficiency and technological advancement. Zubin’s commitment to mentorship, teamwork, and bridging gaps in healthcare delivery makes him an invaluable asset in developing and implementing comprehensive healthcare strategies. His past experience in consulting as PwC’s Asia Pacific Health Industries Leader, combined with his current leadership roles at NUHS and NUH, provides him with a unique perspective on the complex needs of modern healthcare systems, enabling him to drive meaningful change and innovation in the sector.