THE MIDDLE EAST’S

80. Howard S. Podolsky

Chief Executive
Company: Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH)
Nationality: American
Residence: Saudi Arabia
Category: Hospitals

Podolsky assumed his role in 2025. JHAH is a JV between Johns Hopkins Medicine and Saudi Aramco, formed in 2013. In June 2026, it launched a new Rehabilitation Center on the Dhahran Health Center campus, with JHAH rehabilitation patients projected to increase more than 33% to over 78,000 in 2026. The center includes a Robotics Hub, Assistive Technology Clinic, and a neurorehabilitation and sport performance lab. Podolsky also serves as chairman of The Cabin, a leading addiction medicine rehabilitation provider in Southeast Asia.