Lieutenant General H S Kahlon, who retired from serving our country after 4 decades of service. Lt. Gen. H S Kahlon is an astute and result-oriented professional with almost four decades of rich experience in various domains including Capital Procurement, Project/Works Management, Budgeting and Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Security operations, Maintenance Operations, General Administration and Facilities Management.

He has a notable career, having served in various high-profile roles within the Indian Army and United Nations missions. In his last assignment the General officer was the Area Commander, Headquarters based at Colaba, Mumbai, handling Administration of all Military Stations in the States of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa. He was awarded the Presidential awards of Ati Vishisht Seva Medal(AVSM) and Sena Medal(SM) for his meritorious services and contributions to the organisation.

While in service, he had administrative command of the Indian Army in peninsular India, with over 30 establishments and 75,000 personnel under his control. He oversaw the working of 9 military hospitals, and premier education institutions and schools of the Army.

His academic credentials include M.Phil in Defence and Strategic Studies from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore; M.Sc in Defence Studies from Madras University; B.Tech in Civil Engineering from Bombay University. He is also an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and the prestigious national Defence College, New Delhi. Lieutenant General H S Kahlon will oversee the academic and administrative affairs of all the Schools under K.J. Somaiya Trust, Somaiya Vidyavihar Trust. Also He will be involved in Administration for Somaiya (Medical) Trust, K.J. Somaiya (Delhi) Trust, K.J. Somaiya (Gujarat) Trust, Girivanvasi Pragati Mandal, Girivanvasi Education Trust, Maganlal Mehta,K.J. Somaiya hospital and Superspeciality hospital and others. We do hope that under his leadership, we are able to create the world class institution that our founders dreamed of and worked towards.

Dr. Kiran Borude is a highly experienced medical professional with extensive expertise in clinical practice, hospital administration, and healthcare management. With a career spanning multiple countries and leadership roles, Dr. Kiran Borude has played a pivotal role in developing healthcare policies, managing hospital operations, and implementing global best practices in medical institutions.

With a strong foundation in MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai University, and an MBA in Business Administration & Healthcare Management, Dr. Kiran Borude has been at the forefront of improving healthcare systems through strategic planning, hospital development, and international patient engagement.

Key Expertise

• Healthcare Administration & Policy Development: Proven experience in creating and implementing working protocols and policies for NABH and JCI accreditation, ensuring compliance with international healthcare standards.
• Hospital Development & Operations: Successfully led the planning and development of multiple hospitals in Maharashtra, overseeing infrastructure, resource allocation, and operational workflows.
• International Healthcare Exposure: Extensive experience working across various overseas countries, gaining insights into global medical practices and high-end healthcare technologies.
• Medical Training & Education: Expertise in training new doctors and conducting specialized lectures for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) doctors and nursing staff as per NABH standards.
• Strategic Patient Engagement & Business Growth: Collaborated with hospital business managers to attract overseas patients, expand medical outreach, and organize Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs for general practitioners and consultants.
• VIP Patient & Stakeholder Relations: Regularly facilitated hospital tours for VIP guests, showcasing advanced medical facilities and hospital capabilities.

Dr Minu Ramakrishnan joined K J Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre in 2002 as a Senior Resident in the Department of Ophthalmology. She went on to become Professor and Head of Department of Ophthalmology, a post she held for 10 years before being promoted as Medical Superintendent of Somaiya Hospital in April 2022. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies from Seth GS Medical College and KEM hospital. She has also completed her MBA in Healthcare Services from Sikkim Manipal University (distance education ) in 2013. She is an active member of the Medical Education Unit and also the Research Cell. Her academic interests include refractive cataract surgery, cornea, ocular surface disorders and medical retina. for which she has undergone training at L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad and Aravind Eye Institute, Coimbatore.