Chester Drum M.D., Ph.D.
Innovation and Medical Evidence | Associate Professor | National University of Singapore | National University Hospital
The move
MoveGE Aerospace → International SOS
TitleSales Director, Middle East → General Manager, Middle East
LocationDoha → Dubai
Cross-border moveYes · Qatar → United Arab Emirates
Native languageFrench, Italian
Years in UAE12.5
Total experience23.1 years
International SOS headcount10,001+ employees
International SOS industryHospitals and Health Care
International SOS HQSingapore
International SOS founded1985
International SOS typePrivately Held
Career arc
- Board MemberApr 2026 — PresentGGBTA | Global Business Travel Association· Middle East· Freelance
- General Manager, Middle EastJul 2023 — Present
International SOS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - General Manager, GCCJul 2021 — Jun 2023International SOS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Group Product Director - Airport Services | double hatJan 2020 — Jun 2021International SOS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Branch Manager, AviationFeb 2015 — Jun 2021International SOS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Sales Director, Middle East2012 — 2015
GE Aerospace· Doha, Qatar - Senior Sales Manager2008 — 2012
GE Aviation· Paris, France
- Contracts Manager CFM (Safran/GE)2006 — 2008
Safran· Paris, France - Commercial Support Manager2003 — 2006
Safran Landing Systems· Paris, France
Education
- Université Paris-SorbonneMaster’s Degree2002 — 2003
- Wharton Executive EducationEMBA Board Governance ProgramJan 2025 — Nov 2025
- HEC ParisExecutive MBAJan 2025 — Jun 2026
- University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeBachelor's Degree · International Business2000 — 2002
Languages
- Arabic · Elementary
- Spanish · Professional working
- English · Full professional
- French · Native or bilingual
- Italian · Native or bilingual