Dr. Fatma Ridene
Empaneled Consultant – Clinical Transformation & Strategy
Professional Experience:
Dynamic healthcare executive with extensive experience leading clinical development, strategy, and transformation across complex healthcare systems. A proven track record in designing and executing enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance care models, elevate operational performance, and expand market positioning.
Expert in building strategic partnerships, driving digital innovation, and aligning multidisciplinary teams with long-term organizational goals. Recognized for shaping integrated care strategies, launching patient-centered programs, and establishing value-based systems. Deep expertise in clinical governance, utilization management, and cross-functional leadership ensures the delivery of measurable outcomes and sustained excellence in healthcare delivery and business performance.
Recent Professional Expertise
Senior Vice President, Clinical Development | M42 Health Corporate April 2024 – May 2025
Senior Director, Clinical Development | M42 Health Corporate July 2023 – April 2024
Senior Director, Clinical Development | Mubadala Health Corporate July 2022 – July 2023
Co-Founder | Clupea Group: Coaching, mentoring, consulting. Nov 2023 – Present
Director, Business Development, Strategic partnership and Case Management | Amana Healthcare Sep 2012 – July 2022
Senior Staff Physician & Operational Lead | Provita International Medical Center Nov 2010 – Aug 2012
Lead Physician | Abu Dhabi Police – Ambulance Development Unit Jan 2009 – Nov 2010
Lieutenant Doctor | Abu Dhabi Police / Emergency & Public Safety – Ministry of Interior, UAE July 2005 – Nov 2010
Medical Representative | Ego Pharmaceuticals, UAE 2004 – 2005
Medical Representative | Laphal Pharmaceuticals, Tunisia 2003 – 2004
Emergency Medicine Physician | Center for Emergency Medical Assistance and Toxicology – Ministry of Health, Tunisia Jun 1998 – Aug 2002
Scientific & Educational Committees
- Member of Healthcare committee, AmCham
- Member of Khalifa university health innovation committee
- Member of ADRO stakeholders committee
- Member of M42 diversity committee
- Member of Emirates medical association
- Member of international coaching federation, UAE chapter, leading AI committee.
- Member of DOH LTC, PAR and HHC experts Committee.
- Member of DOH, JCIA &CARF Accreditation Committee in Amana Healthcare
- Member of Policy and Procedure, Quality and Jawda Committee in Amana Healthcare
- Member of JCIA Accreditation Committee in Provita International Medical Center Abu Dhabi
- Member of Quality, Infection control, and Quality of life Committee in Provita Abu Dhabi
- Head of Infection Control Committee in Emergency and Public Safety Department, Ambulance Section, Abu Dhabi Police from 28/9/2006 to November 2010
Congress & Exhibition
- Arab Health 2025, 27- 30 January 2025 Dubai: M42 scientific program responsible, speaker and session moderator.
- Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, 13-15 May 2024 : M42 scientific program responsible, speaker and session moderator.
- Arab Health 2024, 29 January to 1 February 2024, Dubai: M42 scientific program chair, speaker and session moderator.
- COP 28: UN Climate change conference 30 November to 12 December 2023: Mubadala Health scientific and organization committee member, speaker and session moderator.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Member of Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council
- Member of Tunisian business group in Abu Dhabi
- Member of AIDS Tunisian association
- Member of Tunisian Red Crescent, instructor
- Member of UAE Red Crescent, instructor
- Member of Medecins Sans Frontieres Tunisia, UAE
Languages
- Arabic: native language
- English: Fluently both spoken and written
- French: Fluently both spoken and written
Areas of Expertise
- Healthcare Strategy & Execution
- Clinical & Operational Transformation
- Business Development & Market Expansion
- Integrated Care Delivery Systems
- Value-Based Healthcare Models
- Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance
- Digital Innovation & Transformation
- Lean Six Sigma Methodologies
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Industry Expertise
- Healthcare
- Life science
- Pharmaceutical
Former Employees & Clients
- M42 Health Corporate Mubadala Health Corporate, UAE
- Clupea Group, UAE
- Amana Healthcare, UAE
- Provita International Medical Center, UAE
- Abu Dhabi Police – Ministry of Interior, UAE
- Ego Pharmaceuticals, UAE
- Laphal Pharmaceuticals Ministry of Health, Tunisia
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Chestnut University 2022
- Master of Science in Healthcare Administration | Swiss Business School 2017
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Republic of Tunisia 1998