New Delhi: 20th April, 2026: 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. 

Dr. Chaturvedi holds an M.B.B.S., M.S. in General Surgery, and M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology. 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.

Ms. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, said: “At Apollo Hospitals, we firmly believe that health is a national priority and a shared responsibility. Further, cancer care in India demands availability, precision, consistency, and institutions that are built to deliver outcomes at scale. 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."

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.

Further, it is a homecoming for Dr Chaturvedi, who previously served as Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals between 2000 and 2004.

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. I look forward to contributing to Apollo's vision of making world-class oncology accessible to every Indian who needs it, regardless of where they live."

He is joined by a team of over 25 highly specialised oncologists, further strengthening Apollo’s capability to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and efficient cancer care across diverse treatment pathways. Apollo Hospitals remains steadfast in its commitment to transforming cancer care in India through subspecialisation, early detection, and equitable access to treatment. Dr. Chaturvedi will lead the Apollo Oncology Network, which has been breathing hope into lives for over 30 years. With over 400 oncologists to oversee the delivery of high-end precision Oncology Therapy, the Network is spread across India to help people win over cancer.

Today, people from 147 countries come to India for cancer treatment at Apollo Hospitals.  With the first Pencil Beam Proton Therapy Centre in South Asia & the Middle East, Apollo Hospitals has all that is needed to strengthen the fight against cancer.