Cleveland Clinic appoints executive staff members for Middle East venture

The capable team of Scott Strong, M.D., Mila Henn, and Sulaiman H. Sulaiman will join Kenneth Ouriel, M.D., who was appointed Chief Executive Officer of SKMC last month.

In June Cleveland Clinic announced a partnership with the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi, to integrate its medical expertise and Best in Class practices with SKMC in order to achieve the highest clinical outcomes possible and enhance research and training.

"This team of outstanding professionals will help integrate our medical expertise and best-in-class practices as we expand our longstanding relationships in the Middle East," said Delos M. "Toby" Cosgrove, CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic. "As a global healthcare institution, Cleveland Clinic has sought to cultivate opportunities to further expand our presence abroad, sharing state-of-the-art medical practices, procedures and administrative capabilities and raising healthcare standards worldwide. This partnership stands to redefine what is possible in healthcare worldwide."

SKMC's leadership team will include:
Dr. Strong, a colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic's main campus, who will provide overall medical leadership in his new role as SKMC's
Chief Medical Officer.

- Ms. Henn, Cleveland Clinic supply chain manager, who will coordinate all operations and materials in Abu Dhabi as Chief Purchasing Officer.

- Mr. Sulaiman, who will bring technological expertise as SKMC seeks to improve patient experience and hospital efficiency in his role as Chief Information Officer.

"Sheikh Khalifa Medical City is the flagship hospital in Abu Dhabi with a large team of dedicated healthcare employees," Dr. Ouriel said. "This is a unique and exciting opportunity for our staff to raise quality standards and achieve the highest level of quality patient care and access to services."

Dr. Ouriel's Cleveland Clinic executive staff will move to United Arab Emirates by the end of August to continue building the program.