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Dr. Hein Botha

Introduction

Dr Hein Botha is a seasoned healthcare business leader with a deep understanding of the South African healthcare ecosystem. He is passionate about assisting private and public healthcare organisations determining and achieving their strategic objectives.

Hein is a co-founder and executive director of Nexus Healthcare Advisory Services. He is also the owner and managing director of Zenith Health Consult. He further serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Converge Solutions, a technology company delivering specialised solutions to the healthcare, banking, insurance, and FMCG industries.

Hein focuses on corporate governance, healthcare strategy, operations, leadership development, and coaching. With over 30 years of experience, Hein has successfully led various organisations, including MediKredit Integrated Healthcare Solutions, where he and his team achieved a 300% profit increase over 5 years. Hein is dedicated to ethical and effective leadership, aiming to create value for customers and stakeholders.

Skills and expertise

With a proven track record in strategy, operations, technology, leadership and management, Hein is dedicated to assisting healthcare technology businesses achieve their strategic goals. Hein is an invaluable partner for any organization looking to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry and achieve sustainable growth.

Education

Hein holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has completed various Executive Development programs at business schools in South Africa and the UK. He is a Certified Director® at the Institute of Directors South Africa.

Work history

Hein has extensive experience in the healthcare business environment. He is a co-founder and executive director of Nexus Healthcare Advisory Services since 2024, and the owner and managing director of Zenith Health Consult since 2022. He focuses on corporate governance, healthcare strategy, operations, leadership development, and market access. Since November 2022, he chairs the board of Converge Solutions.

From November 2015 to February 2022, Hein was the Managing Director at MediKredit Integrated Healthcare Solutions, leading the company to a 300% profit growth, through managing electronic healthcare claims processing for numerous healthcare providers and funders across Southern Africa.

Before MediKredit, Hein was Managing Director at 3 Degree Clinical Research & Consulting from November 2010 to October 2015, delivering clinical research services to clients in South Africa, the UK, and USA.

He was also General Manager Hospital, Dental, and Optometry at Medscheme from January 2002 to October 2010, where the team improved hospital utilization and claims management service efficiencies by over 70% over four years.

Hein’s early career includes roles as Senior Management Consultant at Sanlam, lecturer at Stellenbosch University, and Clinical Psychologist at 2 Military Hospital in Cape Town.

Dr. Hein Botha

Introduction

Dr Hein Botha is a seasoned healthcare business leader with a deep understanding of the South African healthcare ecosystem. He is passionate about assisting private and public healthcare organisations determining and achieving their strategic objectives.

Hein is a co-founder and executive director of Nexus Healthcare Advisory Services. He is also the owner and managing director of Zenith Health Consult. He further serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Converge Solutions, a technology company delivering specialised solutions to the healthcare, banking, insurance, and FMCG industries.

Hein focuses on corporate governance, healthcare strategy, operations, leadership development, and coaching. With over 30 years of experience, Hein has successfully led various organisations, including MediKredit Integrated Healthcare Solutions, where he and his team achieved a 300% profit increase over 5 years. Hein is dedicated to ethical and effective leadership, aiming to create value for customers and stakeholders.

Skills and expertise

With a proven track record in strategy, operations, technology, leadership and management, Hein is dedicated to assisting healthcare technology businesses achieve their strategic goals. Hein is an invaluable partner for any organization looking to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry and achieve sustainable growth.

Education

Hein holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has completed various Executive Development programs at business schools in South Africa and the UK. He is a Certified Director® at the Institute of Directors South Africa.

Work history

Hein has extensive experience in the healthcare business environment. He is a co-founder and executive director of Nexus Healthcare Advisory Services since 2024, and the owner and managing director of Zenith Health Consult since 2022. He focuses on corporate governance, healthcare strategy, operations, leadership development, and market access. Since November 2022, he chairs the board of Converge Solutions.

From November 2015 to February 2022, Hein was the Managing Director at MediKredit Integrated Healthcare Solutions, leading the company to a 300% profit growth, through managing electronic healthcare claims processing for numerous healthcare providers and funders across Southern Africa.

Before MediKredit, Hein was Managing Director at 3 Degree Clinical Research & Consulting from November 2010 to October 2015, delivering clinical research services to clients in South Africa, the UK, and USA.

He was also General Manager Hospital, Dental, and Optometry at Medscheme from January 2002 to October 2010, where the team improved hospital utilization and claims management service efficiencies by over 70% over four years.

Hein’s early career includes roles as Senior Management Consultant at Sanlam, lecturer at Stellenbosch University, and Clinical Psychologist at 2 Military Hospital in Cape Town.