Dr Rachel Moore is a specialist surgeon and Chief Medical Officer of Mediclinic, where she provides strategic clinical leadership focused on clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and building strong partnerships between hospitals and healthcare professionals to deliver better patient care.
Thoneshan Naidoo is a highly accomplished senior executive with extensive experience in leadership,
corporate governance, and driving strategic growth. With an MBA in Strategy and Marketing and an
MSc in Electrical Engineering, he has built a distinguished career across healthcare, finance, and
entrepreneurship. His professional journey highlights his ability to transform organisations, foster
innovation, and manage diverse stakeholders effectively.
Melanie Da Costa, CFA, started her career in investments as a healthcare investment analyst in Stockbroking. Her career in investments spanned 11 years and included her role as the Head of Equity Research for UK based HSBC’s South African office.
Mark Heywood has nearly four decades of experience in civil society in South Africa. He has founded or co-founded leading organisations including the Treatment Action Campaign, Corruption Watch, SECTION27, the AIDS and Rights Alliance of Southern Africa (ARASA) and, in 2019, Maverick Citizen, the Daily Maverick’s social justice and activism platform.
Prof Luke is a distinguished South African physician, health-systems leader and academic with extensive experience in clinical medicine, health governance and medical education. He is a professor at North-West University and adjunct professor at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Every year HASA hosts a world-class conference featuring several international and South African experts in healthcare. An exhibition runs simultaneously to showcase healthcare.