Echelon Health, the world’s leading provider of bespoke health assessments, recently appointed Ahmed Elbarkouki as its new chief executive officer.
In his new position, Elbarkouki [pictured] will be responsible for further enhancing the client experience through the integration of luxury elements that will contribute to ensuring the Echelon Health journey is totally seamless.
Having worked in the sales and marketing departments of some of London’s most iconic hotels and groups, including Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, The Savoy, Claridge’s and The Berkley, Elbarkouki has a deep understanding of the luxury market and is well-versed in dealing with UHNW clientele. His additional experience as commercial director of Cromwell Hospital, one of London’s prominent private medical facilities, not only broadens his sector-specific knowledge, but confirms Elbarkouki’s forward-thinking mindset.
The luxury hospitality and private healthcare sectors share the same values of high personalisation, human touch and exceptional service. Having worked extensively in both industries, Elbarkouki will be instrumental to the further growth of Echelon Health into an integrated, premium, private health brand.
Upon starting in the CEO role, Elbarkouki commented: “I am thrilled to start my new role at Echelon Health and lead such a competent team. Echelon Health has been very successful in combining cutting-edge scanning technology with bespoke medical consultancy and unparalleled customer service, and quickly became a frontrunner in the industry.
“I am looking forward to further growing our business and launching new exciting services for our clients, so that Echelon Health will become a long-life partner, supporting them in every step of their wellbeing journey”.
Perfectly responding to the increasing demand for preventative healthcare services, Echelon Health registered 300 per cent year-on-year growth between 2020 and 2021. Defined by The Times as ‘the private jet of healthcare MOT’, the company offers 30 years of clinical expertise, a handpicked team of talented radiologists and radiographers, unparalleled client service and the most advanced imaging technology available on the market.
Interrogated and endorsed by the former president of the British Institute of Radiology, David Wilson, Echelon Health’s Platinum Assessment comprises of several accurate tests [from blood tests to CT scans, ECG, and MRI] that, carefully combined together, can detect up to 94 per cent of the causes of deadly diseases, years before they become symptomatic or, even, life-threatening.
Dr Paul Jenkins, founder and medical director of Echelon Health, commented: “The board and the owners of Echelon Health are absolutely delighted to welcome Ahmed Elbarkouki as our CEO. Having worked at the highest end of the hospitality industry as well as in private healthcare for several years, Ahmed’s extended knowledge of the luxury market will consolidate Echelon Health’s position as the premium independent healthcare brand in the UK.
“I greatly look forward to working with him to maintain our leading position in the preventative healthcare field and provide our clients with the highest possible level of service”.
Based in Harley Street, London, Echelon Health was founded by Cambridge-laureate Dr Jenkins in 2006, with the purpose of saving lives through early detection of diseases, in particular coronary heart disease [CHD] and cancer.
Under the leadership of Ahmed Elbarkouki, it will continue to offer its meticulous health assessments, and provide, in parallel, an upgraded customer experience that will consolidate Echelon Health’s reputation as a leading, unique, experience-driven luxury health and wellness company.
Ahmed Elbarkouki recently joined us on The Leaders Council podcast to discuss what he intends to bring to his new position and outlines his vision for Echelon Health moving forward. See the full interview below.
