Full Name
Mr. Ashraf Shehata
Job Title
U.S. Sector Leader for Healthcare
Company
KPMG
Speaker Bio
Ash is a leading healthcare IT executive and advisor with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He currently is the U.S. leader for Healthcare at KPMG, where he helps clients transform their healthcare delivery and operations through innovative solutions across the ecosystem. With his extensive knowledge and expertise, Ash serves as a lead partner on a Fortune 15 account, and is a trusted advisor to various healthcare audit committees and boards, including advising the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Ash is also actively involved in Lake Nona where KPMG has a state-of-the-art learning and innovation center called Lakehouse.

Throughout his career, Ash has worked with some of the world's leading IT and consulting firms, making him a sought-after commentator at various industry events and in the media and industry analyst community. He is a recognized thought leader and influencer in the healthcare IT space, frequently quoted and featured in media outlets such as Bloomberg, Forbes, Health Affairs, Chief Healthcare Executive, Modern Healthcare, and Becker's Hospital Review. In 2023, Ash was featured on the cover of Healthcare Everything representing KPMG as one of the top 10 healthcare consulting firms in the industry. He has also authored various thought leadership pieces such as Healthcare 2030, on the board agenda, the role of Gen AI in healthcare, reimaging the healthcare workforce, M&A trends, and cloud migration.
Ashraf Shehata