Apollo Hospitals strengthens oncology leadership with appointment of Dr Harit Kumar Chaturvedi

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (AHEL) has appointed Dr Harit Kumar Chaturvedi as the Chief Executive Officer and Clinical Head of the Apollo Oncology Network.

With close to four decades of experience in surgical oncology, Dr Chaturvedi comes back to Apollo, bringing with him unparalleled clinical expertise and deep institutional leadership shaped over years of advancing cancer care in India.

His return marks a significant step in Apollo's long-term commitment to building a cancer care system that is not only expansive in reach but consistent in quality, ensuring that patients across India have access to the subspecialised, organ-specific, and technology-driven treatment they deserve. 

Over 38 years, he has managed complex cases across head and neck, breast, thoracic, gastrointestinal, gynaecologic, and other malignancies, with specialised expertise in robotic and minimally invasive procedures and radiofrequency ablation. He established one of North India's leading cancer ecosystems, implementing organ-specific units, multidisciplinary tumour boards, and national research collaborations.

As organising secretary of the first Indian Cancer Congress in 2013, he co-created and executed a landmark oncology event that set a benchmark for future platforms. He has also served as the president of leading professional bodies, including the Indian Society of Oncology, the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, and the Oncology Forum, further strengthening his leadership in the field.

A longstanding advocate for cancer prevention and tobacco control, Dr Chaturvedi has played an influential role in shaping the policy of oncology and awareness at a national level.