CTI Appoints Dr. Clarke Chair of EA Advisory Board

Dr. Ian Clarke, a Ugandan of British origin, has been appointed Chairman of the Advisory Board of CTI for East Africa. He is a renowned physician, philanthropist, and entrepreneur who has lived and worked in Uganda for over 30 years.

When announcing the appointment, CTI Global’s Executive Chairman Michael Landau said that Dr Clarke’s unique mix of experience in healthcare, education, agribusiness, and both public and private enterprises made him an ideal match for the role. He matched with CTI’s interest in growing its business as part of its ongoing commitment to the well-being of the people of East Africa.

The appointment comes as CTI Africa is expanding its international presence, in Uganda and the EAC region.

“CTI is a visionary social impact enterprise and I am excited at the prospect of helping East African communities improve the health and well-being of their citizens through smartphones, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and other technologies,” Dr Clarke said while commenting on his new position.

CTI Global’s mission is to accelerate emerging economies with fresh economic and social possibilities, by leveraging technology and innovation in healthcare, agriculture, and financial inclusion.

CTI brings public and private institutions together with governments, to unlock synergies that empower communities and build stronger nations.

Dr. Clarke is the founder of the Kiwoko Hospital in the Luwero District, which includes a school of nursing and lab technology. In 2008, he also founded Clarke International University in Kampala, which originated as a health sciences college and now includes a business school and IT faculty at its new Tank Hill campus.

In 2015, Dr. Clarke established the Clarke Junior School, to move the paradigm of education in Uganda from a knowledge-based format to the development of critical thinking.

Dr. Clarke is also the head of Clarke Group, Ltd., an enterprise that spans the agribusiness, education, hospitality, and healthcare sectors, including the International Hospital in Kampala, a 100- bed private hospital that is a part of the International Medical Group, the largest private healthcare group in Uganda.

In addition to his medical, educational, and philanthropic activities, Dr. Clarke is the current Chairman of the Uganda Healthcare Federation, representing the country’s private health sector, and most recently, Chairman of the East Africa Healthcare Federation, an umbrella body that promotes integration and innovation to improve overall health standards in the region.

He holds degrees in medicine, surgery, and obstetrics; a diploma in Tropical Medicine; and a Master’s in Public Health for Developing Countries.