Our leadership team brings together decades of clinical expertise, operational excellence, and a shared passion for transforming healthcare. Meet the individuals who guide our mission every day.
A multidisciplinary leadership team combining clinical mastery with strategic vision — driving Nestiva toward its next chapter of excellence.
Executive Leadership
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Eleanor Hartfield founded Nestiva Hospital in 1998 with a vision of making world-class healthcare accessible to all. A graduate of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, she holds a PhD in Health Systems Management and has led Nestiva through five major expansions. She serves on the board of the American Hospital Association and the World Health Assembly Advisory Council.
Medical Affairs
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Marcus Chen leads Nestiva's clinical strategy and quality assurance programs. A board-certified cardiologist with over 22 years of clinical experience, he oversees all medical departments, physician credentialing, and the hospital's Centre of Excellence programs. Dr. Chen is a published researcher with over 60 peer-reviewed articles in cardiovascular medicine.
Operations
Chief Operating Officer
Sarah Mitchell brings 18 years of healthcare operations expertise to Nestiva. Before joining as COO, she led operations for a 500-bed multi-specialty network in California. She spearheaded Nestiva's digital transformation initiative and our award-winning patient experience program, reducing average wait times by 40% over three years.
Nursing & Patient Care
Chief Nursing & Innovation Officer
Dr. Priya Sharma leads a team of 2,400 nursing and allied health professionals. With a PhD in Nursing Innovation from Stanford, she has transformed Nestiva's nursing protocols, introduced evidence-based care bundles, and established the Nestiva Nursing Academy — which has trained over 800 nurses since 2019.
Finance
Chief Financial Officer
James Harrington oversees all financial operations, strategic planning, and capital allocation at Nestiva. His disciplined financial leadership has maintained consistent operating margins while enabling three major capital expansion projects. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Digital Health & Technology
Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Aisha Osei leads Nestiva's technology vision — from AI-powered diagnostics to robotic surgery integration and smart hospital infrastructure. She holds a PhD in Biomedical Informatics from MIT and previously led digital health initiatives at Google Health. She was named one of Forbes' 30 Most Influential Women in Healthcare Technology.
Our leadership team has built a hospital where every patient receives expert, compassionate care. Come experience it.
