Bjorn Zoega

Dr. Björn Zoëga is an accomplished international hospital Chief Executive Officer and a prominent healthcare leader with a proven record of developing world-class hospitals. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre - Riyadh (KFSH) in Saudi Arabia, where he is committed to leading the hospital's transformation. Dr. Zoëga aims to reach the hospital's vision of achieving global leadership status in the years to come. His visionary approach and pragmatic leadership have turned healthcare organizations into engines of medical innovation, patient care, and financial performance. In his role at KFSH, Dr. Zoëga is instrumental in shaping strategic initiatives that enhance hospital operations and maintain the highest standards of patient care and clinical excellence. He plays a key role in reinforcing the hospital’s mission to lead in medical innovation and research, driving transformative projects that bolster its reputation as a global leader in specialized healthcare. Previously, as CEO of Karolinska University Hospital, he propelled the institution to global recognition, with the hospital securing a spot on the Newsweek World's Best Hospitals list from 2020 to 2024 and ranking among the top 10 hospitals worldwide. Karolinska was also named one of the World's Smartest Hospitals in 2021 and 2024 and in 2023 received the Newsweek World's Best Specialized Hospital: Best in Nordics in eight categories.