Collaborate with a leading independent healthcare group to boldly shape tomorrow’s medical landscape and drive sustainable, long-term growth.
Lenmed is a trusted partner for healthcare investment, hospital management, and operational excellence.
Proven track record in hospital turnaround and optimisation
Scalable and financially sustainable operating model
Extensive experience across multiple healthcare markets
Strong governance and leadership
We partner with stakeholders to unlock value, improve performance, and deliver sustainable healthcare solutions.
Lenmed is defined by a commitment to clinical excellence, operational expertise, and measurable patient outcomes.
Proven Expertise in Private Healthcare
World Class Medical Standards, Accreditations & Certifications
Strong Financial & Operational Model
Expanding Access to High Growth Markets
Commitment to Medical Talent & Training
Our hospitals are recognised by leading global institutions, including the American College of Cardiology and the World Stroke Organisation, reflecting our commitment to delivering world-class healthcare.
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We actively collaborate with visionary investors and medical professionals to elevate community well-being. By tapping into our comprehensive healthcare management services, partners unlock operational efficiency, enhance patient outcomes, and boldly drive sustainable financial growth. Let’s work together to build facilities patients truly rely on.
A premier international healthcare organization with a network of state-of-the-art hospitals and medical facilities across multiple countries.
Chairman - CA(SA)
Prakash Devchand is a seasoned chartered accountant with more than 37 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He joined the Board of Lenmed in 1986 and assumed the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in 1998. During his tenure as CEO, Prakash played a pivotal role in driving substantial growth within Lenmed’s local operations and spearheading the Group’s expansion into Africa. On 1 March 2020, Prakash transitioned from his role as CEO but continues to serve as Chairman and a valued member of the Board, bringing his wealth of industry expertise and strategic vision to guide Lenmed’s continued success and expansion efforts.
Chief Executive Officer - CA (SA), GMP(HBS)
Amil Devchand joined the Lenmed Group in 2011 and has held several key positions, including Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operations Officer (COO), and Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As a chartered accountant with deep industry experience, Amil has served as the past chairman and director of the National Hospital Network (NHN) and a former director of the Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA). He is also an alumnus of the Harvard Business School. Amil assumed the role of CEO of the Lenmed Group on 1 March 2020, bringing his extensive expertise and strategic leadership to guide the Group’s continued growth and success in the healthcare industry.
Chief Financial Officer - CA (SA)
Fredré Meiring was appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Lenmed in 2019. A qualified chartered accountant, Fredré was previously partner and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Financial Advisory Division at Deloitte Africa. He brings over 25 years of extensive investment banking experience, specializing in debt and capital structuring and advisory across diverse industries. Fredré is affiliated with several organisations including the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), Association of Corporate Treasurers, and the South African Institute of Financial Markets. His wealth of expertise and industry insights contribute to driving Lenmed’s financial strategy and operational excellence.
Independent Non-Executive Director - BA LLB (Natal), LLM (Wits)
Bharti Harie joined the Board of Lenmed in 2010, bringing a wealth of legal expertise as an admitted attorney, notary and conveyancer. She currently serves on the Audit and Risk Committee and chairs the Remuneration and Nominations Committee. Bharti is an independent non-executive director on the boards of Ascendis Health Limited and Stefanutti Stocks Limited. Additionally, she holds a non-executive director position at Bell Equipment Sales South Africa.
Non-Executive Director - MBBS (Bombay), FRCOG (London)
Professor Bhaskar D. Goolab is a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist with over 40 years of experience in clinical practice, academia and healthcare leadership. Holding MBBS, MRCOG and FRCOG qualifications, he is a retired Professor from the University of the Witwatersrand. A former President of SASOG (2012), he currently chairs the SASOG Peer Review Committee and tariff negotiation team, while serving on several professional committees. Prof Goolab has practised at Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital for 39 years and has served on the Lenmed Health Board since 1999. He chairs the Clinical Governance Committee and serves on the Remuneration and Nominations Committee. He is widely respected for his contributions to clinical excellence, governance and women’s healthcare.
Independent Non-executive Director - MBA (University of Capetown), MBBCh (Wits)
Dr. Gunvant Goolab joined the Lenmed Board in August 2020, bringing extensive healthcare and executive leadership experience. A qualified medical practitioner, he served as Principal Officer of the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) from 2013 to 2020 and was CEO of AstraZeneca South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa from 2004 to 2013. He is currently a director of Lunar Capital and HiGain Investments, a trustee of Thebemed Medical Scheme, and a non-executive director of the South African National Blood Service (SANBS), the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF), and Health Quality Assessment (HQA). He was awarded Certified Director status by the Institute of Directors South Africa in 2011 in recognition of his governance leadership.
Lead Independent Director - BSc Honours (University of Botswana & Swaziland), MA (USA), RE5 (SA)
Nomahlubi Simamana was appointed to the Board in 2012. She is an executive and independent board director with over 40 years of leadership experience across Africa, Europe and the USA. Her career includes senior roles at multinational companies, and founding Zanusi Brand Solutions. She is recognised for combining commercial acumen with ethical governance and strategic insight, and currently advises families and institutions on wealth stewardship, integrating financial legacy, behavioural intelligence and African knowledge systems. She serves on the boards of Hollard and Enx, and has previously served on The Foschini Group, Oceana and Cashbuild. Her accolades include Top Business Woman of the Year (National Business Awards) and Business Woman of the Year (Black Business Awards).
Non-Executive Director - B.Acc, CA(SA), H.Dip Tax Law, MA and M.Phil
Vaughan Firman is a qualified chartered accountant with over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare industry. His comprehensive experience as a financial director includes serving as both an executive as well as an independent non-executive director on numerous JSE- and non-JSE-listed companies. Vaughan’s expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, operational efficiencies, internal audit implementation, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems execution and international taxation structuring. Vaughan’s contributions to the healthcare sector have been recognised with awards such as Healthcare CFO of the Year in 2021 and Best Emerging Markets CFO in Healthcare for 2020 in the Global CFO Excellence Awards category.