Dr. Sunil K. Khetrapal is a seasoned healthcare administrator and policy advocate whose career spans over three and a half decades of leadership across hospital management, health systems strategy, and institutional transformation. As Deputy Director General at the Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI), he plays a pivotal role in strengthening collaboration between private healthcare providers, regulators, and public health stakeholders, championing policies that improve access, quality, and patient safety across India’s healthcare ecosystem. With a foundation in medicine complemented by advanced qualifications in hospital administration and medico-legal ethics, he has consistently combined clinical understanding with operational excellence to shape sustainable, patient-centric healthcare delivery models.

Over the course of his leadership journey, Dr. Khetrapal has held key executive positions, including Chief Operating Officer and CTO at major tertiary care institutions, Deputy CEO roles in leading hospital groups, and senior administrative assignments that involved driving strategy, accreditation, digital health integration, and quality assurance initiatives. His work has focused on strengthening governance frameworks, building high-performing clinical and non-clinical teams, and guiding organizations through complex transformation and expansion phases. Recognized for his strategic insight and ability to bridge clinical priorities with operational outcomes, he has contributed to national healthcare forums, professional conclaves, and policy discussions on healthcare quality, ethics, and systems strengthening.

Beyond institutional leadership, Dr. Khetrapal is deeply engaged in capacity building, advocacy, and thought leadership, helping shape standards such as NABH accreditation and supporting industry initiatives that enhance patient safety, digital adoption, and quality improvement across hospitals. His career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing accessible, ethical, and high-quality healthcare delivery while fostering innovation and collaboration across India’s rapidly evolving health sector landscape.