With a specialized background in cleft lip, palate, and craniofacial orthodontics, Dr. Bouthayna Al-Tamimi is no stranger to complexity and precision. As an Executive MBA graduate from HEC Paris, Doha, her journey reflects a powerful shift – from clinical excellence to strategic leadership, driven by a deep commitment to advancing healthcare systems on a broader scale.
“I was drawn to the HEC Paris EMBA for its emphasis on leadership, strategy, and innovation,” she shares. The program’s reputation, international reach, and its alignment with Qatar’s broader development goals convinced me it was the right platform to help elevate healthcare delivery.”
Through the program, she developed a structured yet agile approach to problem-solving - an essential mindset for navigating the evolving landscape of modern healthcare. From mastering strategic implementation to exploring the future of work and digital transformation, she emerged equipped with the tools to drive systemic change.
“HEC provided a nurturing and dynamic learning environment - from global faculty and executive coaching to immersive leadership seminars. Most valuable was the peer learning from a diverse, high-calibre cohort and the tailored support in shaping my Capstone Project.”
Her experience culminated in a powerful sense of responsibility and aspiration. Today, her mission is clear: to contribute to national healthcare strategy by positioning Sidra Medicine as a global reference center for cleft and craniofacial care, while actively shaping health policy and system transformation across the region.
Her leadership and vision were recently recognized at the highest level with the Qatar Foundation Excellence Award, presented by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser - a recognition she describes as both a personal and professional milestone.
“I am deeply humbled to receive the Qatar Foundation Excellence Award from Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser - an extraordinary visionary whose unwavering commitment to education and human development has transformed not only Qatar but the broader region. Through her leadership, generations of Qataris - including myself - have been empowered to dream bigger, learn more, and serve with purpose.”
“To be recognised by someone who has dedicated her life to nurturing minds and building institutions that shape the future is a profound honor. My aspiration is to channel this privilege into meaningful service, contributing not only as a healthcare professional, but as a responsible citizen.”
She attributes her success not only to the program, but also to the unwavering support of her community:
“This achievement would not have been possible without the love, patience, and support of my family and friends, to whom I owe immense gratitude. I am equally grateful to the exceptional professors and leadership coaches at HEC Paris, whose guidance throughout the Executive MBA program has shaped my perspective, challenged my thinking, and strengthened my ability to lead with purpose and impact.”
For those business professionals considering the EMBA at HEC Paris, Doha, her message is clear:
“Come with a clear sense of purpose and an open mind. This program will stretch you - personally and professionally - and give you the frameworks, network, and confidence to lead. If you're looking to shift from being an expert in your field to becoming a strategic leader, this is the place to start.”
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