BeeHealthy Strengthens Presence in Middle East – Walid Kattan Joins as Regional Director

In a strategic move towards expanding its global reach and driving advancements in healthcare, BeeHealthy introduces Mr. Walid Kattan as Regional Director for the Middle East. With a strong background in technology, innovation, and international healthcare, Walid’s expertise comes at a pivotal time as BeeHealthy embarks on an exciting journey to enhance patient engagement and revolutionise healthcare experiences in the Middle East. 

“I am thrilled to join BeeHealthy, as I acknowledge the immense potential that BeeHealthy’s platform, together with healthcare operators, can revolutionize how healthcare is delivered. BeeHealthy’s parent company Mehiläinen’s extensive 110 years of healthcare experience and two decades of healthcare digital development will undeniably bring significant advantages to operators in the region,” elaborates Kattan.

Previously serving as the Public Sector Director at Gartner in the United Arab Emirates and having garnered extensive experience in technology sales in Toronto, Canada, Kattan brings global know-how to the BeeHealthy team. His academic background in information technology and marketing, and dedicated professional path in technology, innovation and enhancing healthcare systems, brings valuable contributions to BeeHealthy. 

“We are delighted to have Mr. Kattan join our team. Recognising the Middle East as an important market, we believe his contribution will strengthen BeeHealthy’s standing as the foremost patient engagement platform in the region,” states Mr. Oskari Eskola, CEO of BeeHealthy. 

BeeHealthy acknowledges the burgeoning potential in the landscape marked by substantial healthcare investments. The Middle East’s evolving social and health services sector, driven by rapid economic growth, urbanisation, and social shifts, has spurred a heightened need for top-tier healthcare services. BeeHealthy aims to enhance healthcare encounters, elevate patient engagement, and actively advance the region’s healthcare sector together with leading healthcare providers. 

“Over the past year, I have had enlightening discussions with healthcare providers across the Middle East that are pushing for fast development in digital services and looking for the best solutions out there. Their forward-thinking and innovative approach to digital healthcare is truly pioneering the space. It is with this inspiration that we are strengthening our presence in the region with Mr. Kattan heading our operations and expansion,” Eskola affirms the company’s commitment to propelling the Middle East’s healthcare transformation.