Amit N. Thakker
Chairman at Seven Seas Technologies Ltd.
Profile
Dr. Amit N.
Thakker is a high-level healthcare expert with 30+ years’ experience in health service delivery, health financing and health policy formulation.
A visionary entrepreneur & an industry captain, Dr. Amit N.
Thakker, has been a ground breaking pioneer in the integration of private sector within the health system in Africa.
Dr. Amit has managed several health businesses in service delivery and insurance in African countries including Kenya, Ghana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and South Africa.
He is the Executive Chairman of Africa Health Business, President of Africa Healthcare Federation and serves as a Director with LumiraDx & Ghanima Limited.
In his role as the Chairman of Africa Health Business, Dr. Amit plays an advisory role on various projects that are implemented by AHB.
He has played an advisory role in the Grand Challenges Canada projects that AHB has been implementing in the area of capacity building of organisations.
Dr. Thakker has a Bachelor’s in medicine and surgery from the University of Nairobi, Kenya and an Executive MBA from the National Insurance Academy (NIA) in India.
He has also completed a Health Leadership training from George Washington University, USA.
Amit N. Thakker active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Seven Seas Technologies Ltd.
 Seven Seas Technologies Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Seven Seas Technologies Ltd. engages in the provision of business and technology solutions. It operates in various divisions include SmartHealth, citizen services, counties, smart security and education. The company was founded by Michael Macharia in 1999 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. | Chairman | - |
| Africa Healthcare Federation | Chairman | 2016-09-30 |
| Kenya Healthcare Foundation | Chairman | 2015-07-31 |
| Africa Health Business Ltd. | Chairman | 2015-04-30 |
LumiraDx UK Ltd.
 LumiraDx UK Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of LumiraDX Ltd., LumiraDx UK Ltd. is a healthcare company based in London, UK. LumiraDx was acquired by CA Healthcare Acquisition Corp. on September 28, 2021 for $2,537.21 million. The British company offers innovative diagnostic solutions for community-based healthcare, including point-of-care testing, digital connectivity, and diagnostic-led therapy solutions for chronic conditions. LumiraDx Fast Lab Solutions is a dedicated business unit that supports high-complexity laboratory testing. The private company's bespoke, high-throughput manufacturing line produces precise microfluidic test strips for their diagnostic platform, which delivers results comparable to standard laboratory reference methods. The company was founded in 2014 by Ronald Zwanziger and Jerome Francis McAleer, with Zwanziger serving as CEO since then. | Director/Board Member | - |
Asia Africa Investment & Consulting Pte Ltd.
 Asia Africa Investment & Consulting Pte Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Asia Africa Investment & Consulting Pte Ltd (AAIC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Singapore. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Amit N. Thakker
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LUMIRADX LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2021-04-29 |
African Medical Investments Plc
 African Medical Investments Plc Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services African Medical Investments Plc supplies surgical and medical equipment to the private hospitals. The company was founded on May 19, 2008 and is headquartered in Douglas, Isle of Man. | President | 2011-07-04 |
| East African Health Platform | Chairman | - |
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Training of Amit N. Thakker
| University of Nairobi | Undergraduate Degree |
| National Insurance Academy | Masters Business Admin |
| Strathmore College Ltd. | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| LUMIRADX LIMITED | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 14 |
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Avenue Group, Inc.
 Avenue Group, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Avenue Group, Inc. Explores and develops oil & gas. Its Its strategy is to acquire a portfolio of oil and gas assets that include low risk oil and gas reserves internationally and the generation of low risk drilling opportunities in Appalachia and similar basins in the US. The firm operates its business through its subsidiary, Avenue Energy Israel Ltd. which is a license holder of the Heletz-Kokhav field, the most prolific oil field discovered in Israel. The company was founded by Levi Mochkin on February 2, 1999 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Energy Minerals |
African Medical Investments Plc
African Medical Investments Plc Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services African Medical Investments Plc supplies surgical and medical equipment to the private hospitals. The company was founded on May 19, 2008 and is headquartered in Douglas, Isle of Man. | Health Services |
| Momentum Tanzania Insurance Co. Ltd. | |
| Momentum Kenya Ltd. | |
Amini Management (EA) Ltd.
 Amini Management (EA) Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Amini Management (EA) Ltd. provides health management services. The company is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. | Health Services |
Avenue Group Ltd.
 Avenue Group Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Avenue Group Ltd. is a diverse health services and managed-healthcare provider. It operates a hospital, and runs a network of outpatient clinics and in-house clinics across the country. The firm also provides home-based nursing care. The company provides services through its branches that include Avenue Healthcare, Avenue Hospitals, Avenue Homecare, Avenue Rescue Services and Managed Healthcare. The Avenue Group is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. | Health Services |
Seven Seas Technologies Ltd.
Seven Seas Technologies Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Seven Seas Technologies Ltd. engages in the provision of business and technology solutions. It operates in various divisions include SmartHealth, citizen services, counties, smart security and education. The company was founded by Michael Macharia in 1999 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. | Technology Services |
LumiraDx Ltd. (Cayman Islands)
 LumiraDx Ltd. (Cayman Islands) BiotechnologyHealth Technology LumiraDx UK Ltd. is a POC diagnostic company. The firm focuses on transforming community-based healthcare by providing critical diagnostic information to healthcare providers at the point of need, thereby enabling more informed medical decisions to improve health outcomes. It develops and launches platform, which is an integrated system comprised of a small, versatile Instrument, precise, low-cost microfluidic test strips, and seamless, secure digital connectivity. The company was founded by Ronald Zwanziger, Jerry McAleer and David Scott on September 5, 2014 and is headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands. | Health Technology |
Asia Africa Investment & Consulting Pte Ltd.
Asia Africa Investment & Consulting Pte Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Asia Africa Investment & Consulting Pte Ltd (AAIC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Singapore. | Finance |
LumiraDx UK Ltd.
LumiraDx UK Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of LumiraDX Ltd., LumiraDx UK Ltd. is a healthcare company based in London, UK. LumiraDx was acquired by CA Healthcare Acquisition Corp. on September 28, 2021 for $2,537.21 million. The British company offers innovative diagnostic solutions for community-based healthcare, including point-of-care testing, digital connectivity, and diagnostic-led therapy solutions for chronic conditions. LumiraDx Fast Lab Solutions is a dedicated business unit that supports high-complexity laboratory testing. The private company's bespoke, high-throughput manufacturing line produces precise microfluidic test strips for their diagnostic platform, which delivers results comparable to standard laboratory reference methods. The company was founded in 2014 by Ronald Zwanziger and Jerome Francis McAleer, with Zwanziger serving as CEO since then. | Health Technology |
| East African Health Platform | |
| Africa Healthcare Federation | |
| Kenya Healthcare Foundation | |
| Africa Health Business Ltd. |
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