Golnar Kamalvand

Golnar Kamalvand is a seasoned healthcare consultant currently serving as the Managing Principal Consultant at Ascend Healthcare Solutions since January 2019, leading a team of over 250 in various healthcare transformation initiatives, including the national COVID response and digital transformation programs. Previously, Golnar held significant roles such as Strategic Initiatives Director, focusing on market expansion within Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector, and Marketing Director, where strategic brand and digital platform launches were pivotal. Prior experience includes a Marketing Director role at GE Healthcare, managing marketing strategies across the portfolio, and serving as Healthcare and Life Science Sector Manager at Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, promoting investment opportunities. Golnar's career began in client servicing at Publicis Graphics. Educational credentials include an MSc and a BSc in Microbiology & Immunology from McGill University.