Alice Yammine Boueiz
Chief Executive Officer
Arab Hospitals Federation
Experienced senior executive with a demonstrated history of working in health systems, policies, and the healthcare industry.
Renowned for leading significant healthcare activities, declarations, and strategic partnerships across the Arab world. A well-known leader in healthcare strategies, initiatives, and collaborations, who has effectively transformed, automated, and optimized the quality, excellence, and sustainability of the Arab healthcare sector.
Visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in advancing and transforming healthcare ecosystems. As the CEO of the Arab Hospitals Federation, Alice Yammine Boueiz has been instrumental in leading change across the federation’s diverse structures, guiding its vision, and developing its strategic plan.
She has worked tirelessly to make the federation one of the most reputable and recognized healthcare bodies in the Arab world by forging an extensive network and building a solid reputation among government officials, key decision-makers, and influential players in regional, Arab, and international organizations. Under her leadership, the federation has expanded its market presence in all Arab countries, contributing to the establishment of an advanced and promising concept for the Arab healthcare sector.
In 2024, Alice Yammine Boueiz ranked first in Lebanon and 50th in the Middle East on the Forbes Middle East Top 100 Healthcare Leaders, a testament to her remarkable influence and leadership in improving environmental sustainability and advocating for the development of resilient healthcare systems.
In the presence of Arab Health Ministers, Alice Yammine Boueiz was honored as the “Influential Woman of the Year 2023 – 2024 in Healthcare Strategy and Collaboration” standing out as one of the most distinguished female healthcare leaders across the Arab world. Her exceptional contributions to the healthcare sector were recognized with the prestigious “National Order of Merit by the Republic of Lebanon.”
This accolade highlights her unparalleled dedication to transforming healthcare, her pivotal role in fostering cross-border collaboration, and her visionary efforts in uniting Arab countries to elevate health standards and advance the region’s healthcare ecosystem.
Renowned for her visionary strategic thinking, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to healthcare accessibility, equity, sustainability, and innovation, Alice Yammine Boueiz has driven numerous groundbreaking healthcare projects, declarations, and initiatives. Notably, she played a pivotal role in launching the Cairo Declaration on Women’s Health, presented to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt, and the Oman Declaration on Patient Safety, dedicated to all Ministries of Health. Additionally, she spearheaded the establishment of the Arab Healthcare Sustainability Center (AHS Center), a pioneering initiative designed to guide hospitals toward the 3S principles: Sustainable, Smart, and Safe in collaboration with WHO. This center is dedicated to supporting healthcare leaders in their transformation journey, helping hospitals address climate change challenges, and becoming trailblazers in healthcare sustainability.
Highly adept at providing hands-on leadership, strategic guidance, and insightful perspectives, Ms. Boueiz is a graduate with a degree in Education from the Holy Spirit University of Beirut USEK) and has studied Marketing and International Relations at the Ecole Supérieure des Affaires (ESA).
Beyond her corporate achievements, Ms. Boueiz is a prolific author and captivating public speaker. Her insightful contributions to publications and articles across various media platforms, combined with her compelling presentations at global forums such as COP28, WHO events, and regional Arab healthcare conferences, have solidified her reputation as a leading thought leader and sought after member in many scientific and Jury Committee in healthcare sustainability, patient experience, precision medicine, health tourism, and digital transformation.