Dr. Varun Goyal, Health Sector Lead at Concept Realisation, has been appointed Chair of WAPPP’s South Asia Chapter — bringing a decade of PPP experience and a strong social sector focus to this key leadership role.
We are pleased to share the appointment of Dr. Varun Goyal as the new Chair of the South Asia Chapter of WAPPP – the World Association of PPP Units and Professionals.
Currently serving as Health Sector Lead at Concept Realisation and Managing Partner at Garnet Global Consultants LLP, Dr. Goyal brings over a decade of expertise at the intersection of healthcare, economics, and public-private partnerships. His leadership comes at a pivotal time, as South Asia expands its commitment to scalable, sustainable infrastructure and social impact through PPPs.
A certified dentist with an MBA in Hospital Management, Dr. Goyal has built a uniquely multidisciplinary profile, combining clinical knowledge with strategic policy design, project structuring, and capacity building across geographies.
A track record across regions
His professional experience spans:
- South Asia – India, Nepal, Bangladesh
- Southeast Asia – Cambodia, Malaysia
- Central Asia – Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan
- Eastern Europe – Romania, North Macedonia
- Middle East – Oman, Saudi Arabia
- West Africa – Ghana
Dr. Goyal has served as a planner, defining hospital capacity needs; a researcher, evaluating PPP performance; a policy developer, drafting national guidelines; and a trainer, building institutional capability in collaboration with The World Bank and other leading actors.
A vision for PPPs with purpose
As Chair of WAPPP’s South Asia Chapter, Dr. Goyal aims to foster innovation, regional cooperation, and long-term value creation through PPPs — particularly in healthcare and other social sectors where effective delivery models can transform lives.
His appointment reinforces the growing recognition of South Asia as a dynamic region for PPP development and knowledge exchange.
“Varun’s expertise and dedication to strengthening PPP ecosystems — from planning to policy — make him an ideal leader for this next chapter. We’re proud to see him take on this important role at WAPPP.”
— Concept Realisation team
We look forward to supporting Dr. Goyal and the broader WAPPP community in advancing partnerships that serve people and systems alike.
