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Stephen Shaya, M.D.

Managing Director

Akkad Holdings LLC

Wixom, MI, USA

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Stephen Shaya’s Biography

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Stephen Shaya, M.D. is an innovative leader in the healthcare sector with a wealth of experience developing new enterprises. As Founder & Managing Director of Akkad Holdings, he oversees the family office's investments in healthcare opportunities. Stephen is also the Executive Servant Leader at J&B Medical, a family-owned business working within many areas of medical-related care.

Akkad Holdings invests into healthcare platforms that leverage and aid J&B Medical's distribution of its products on a global scale. The family office has partnered with the Vatican and the Cura Foundation, with a unified mission of bringing healthcare to the disenfranchised and promoting innovations in the healthcare industry. In addition, Stephen started each of their 18 successful business enterprises over his 17 years at J&B.

Dr. Shaya’s career has been one of service, which is reflected in Akkad Holdings' mantra: "People. Purpose. Pay It Forward." He is an active member of many boards, including the American Diabetes Association, The Henry Ford Health System and Endeavor Detroit, a group that supports... Stephen Shaya, M.D. is an innovative leader in the healthcare sector with a wealth of experience developing new enterprises. As Founder & Managing Director of Akkad Holdings, he oversees the family office's investments in healthcare opportunities. Stephen is also the Executive Servant Leader at J&B Medical, a family-owned business working within many areas of medical-related care.

Akkad Holdings invests into healthcare platforms that leverage and aid J&B Medical's distribution of its products on a global scale. The family office has partnered with the Vatican and the Cura Foundation, with a unified mission of bringing healthcare to the disenfranchised and promoting innovations in the healthcare industry. In addition, Stephen started each of their 18 successful business enterprises over his 17 years at J&B.

Dr. Shaya’s career has been one of service, which is reflected in Akkad Holdings' mantra: "People. Purpose. Pay It Forward." He is an active member of many boards, including the American Diabetes Association, The Henry Ford Health System and Endeavor Detroit, a group that supports entrepreneurs.

As an active philanthropist, Stephen participates in many charitable organizations and events, including serving as Chairperson of JDRF Roadtrip Event. JDRF raises money for researching a cure for type-1 diabetes and is a benefactor for the Friendship Circle, which provides vocational opportunities for adults with special needs and has over 80 affiliates. He has received many awards for his contributions, such as the Global Medical Innovation and Leadership Award and Vatican Pontifical Hero Award. He is a frequent speaker at many events and spoke at the 4th and 5th Vatican International Conferences, several global convenings at the United Nations and will be speaking at the World Expo 2020.

Dr. Shaya has degrees from the Wayne State University School of Medicine. After completing his studies, he trained in Family Practice at North Oakland Medical Center. moreless

Stephen Shaya’s Newsfeed

Milken Institute

2023 Milken Global Conference

Stephen Shaya joined a panel titled 'Modernizing Global Supply Chains', which addressed some important questions, including: How will companies simultaneously increase supply chain resilience and sustainability? What are the benefits of the digitization of international trade and what efforts are underway to accelerate wholesale adoption?

Associated Press

Stephen Shaya, M.D., and Noor Sweid Discuss the Power of Conscious Capitalism

Stephen Shaya, M.D. and Noor Sweid, Managing Partner at Global Ventures, spoke about the power of Conscious Capitalism at the Family Office Dinner on March 7th during the 2023 Lake Nona Impact Forum.

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Stephen Shaya’s Background

Akkad Holdings LLC

Managing Director

2017 - Present

Michigan City, IN, USA

Akkad Holdings is a family office founded by Stephen Shaya in 2017. Its main focus is to invest in healthcare prospects which can influence J&B Medical’s global distribution channels. The company’s guiding principle is “People, Purpose and Pay It Forward”.

J&B Medical

Executive Servant Leader

2004 - Present

Wixom, MI, USA

J&B Medical is a private initiative that operates as a global healthcare association. It was founded in 1996 and is a nationally certified Women’s Business Enterprise. The company strives to deliver cost-effective and high-quality care to patients.

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Stephen Shaya’s Gallery

Stephen Shaya and Family with Pope Francis

Board Positions

JDRF Roadtrip Event

Chairperson

New York, NY, USA

The JDRF Roadtrip Event is a fundraising program to help raise money to find a cute for type-1 diabetes.

Endeavor Detroit

Board Member

Sep 2020 - Present

Detroit, MI, USA

Endeavor Detroit works to speed up the long-term process of economic development by choosing and mentoring the top industrialists in Michigan.

American Diabetes Association

Chairman

Michigan City, IN, USA

The American Diabetes Association is a non-profit organization that strives to inform people about the severity of diabetes. The organization aims to support those who are impacted by diabetes by funding the necessary research to treat, prevent and manage the condition.

Henry Ford Health System

Board Member

Michigan City, IN, USA

Henry Ford Health System is one of Michigan's top healthcare providers, consisting of medical centers, hospitals and the Henry Ford Medical Group. Founded in 1915 by Henry Ford, it aims to enhance the physical condition of the Michigan community.

Citizens Rx

Board Member

Oak Park, IL, USA

Citizens Rx offers pharmacy benefit management services to public and private corporations. It also proposes health plans in the United States. The company was founded in 2010.

Velatura

Board Member

Michigan City, IN, USA

The Velatura Public Benefit Corporation connects people, organizations, technology and ideas to better the quality of healthcare, decrease costs and to make work easier. Velatura suggests market-driven solutions and helps companies operate harmoniously by simplifying the sharing of electronic information.

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Advisory Roles

TriStar Health Partners

Senior Advisor

Nashville, TN, USA

TriStar Health Partners was founded in 2009 and has since invested and developed 23 corporations in the healthcare sector. The company invests in executive teams with transformative healthcare possibilities beyond the scope of healthcare innovation.

Media

Tenth Annual Lake Nona Impact Forum Convenes Health and Wellbeing Thought Leaders

Feb 2022

Orlando, FL, USA

Stephen Shaya will join other global thought leaders at the Tenth Annual Lake Nona Impact Forum to discuss innovations in the health space, including mental health, the global supply chain and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interviews

Stephen Shaya, M.D. Featured on Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland

Interview

Aug 2021

Stephen Shaya joined Kathy Ireland on Worldwide Business to discuss and highlight the important work that J & B Medical and Akkad Holdings have done to improve the medical supply sector.

Stephen Shaya, M.D., and Elaine Grohman - Earth Wisdom Circles

Interview

May 2021

Stephen Shaya and Elaine Grohman speak about the Fifth International Vatican Conference, inequities that people face around the world and ways to give back and make a difference through healthcare and generosity.

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Publications

J&B Medical's Medical Director, Stephen Shaya, M.D., Speaks at the Vatican about Extending the Reach of Healthcare

Apr 2018

At the Fourth International Vatican Conference, Stephen Shaya discusses the difficulties of providing healthcare internationally, as well as the potential for using technology to expand healthcare.

Awards & Recognition

The Shaya Family Honored With Prestigious Order of Charity Award From Ascension Health

Honoree

May 2023

The Shaya Family was awarded the prestigious Order of Charity Award from Ascension Health for their lifelong devotion to serving their community and commitment to healthcare and humanitarian efforts around the world.

FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association

Presidential Leadership Award

2022

Norfolk, VA, USA

The FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that works in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation on community outreach programs to promote public safety and security through community engagement, education, and service initiatives.

Father of the Year Award

Honoree

2017

Michigan City, IN, USA

The American Diabetes Association's Father of the Year Awards honor career leaders who endeavor to elevate the meaning of fatherhood while raising funds for diabetes research and essential programming.

Global Medical Innovation and Leadership Award

Recipient

2016

New York, NY, USA

Stephen Shaya accepted the Global Medical Innovation and Leadership Award at the Global Officials of Dignity Awards along with a commendation from the New York State Senate.

Center for Economic and Leadership Development

Global Distinguished Health Care Award

2015

Portsmouth, UK

The Center for Economic and Leadership Development is a gender empowerment and growth-based entity. Stephen Shaya was honored for his service to global healthcare.

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Speaking Engagements

Lake Nona Impact Forum

Featured Speaker

Mar 2023

Orlando, FL, USA

Stephen Shaya, M.D. and Noor Sweid, Managing Partner at Global Ventures, spoke about the power of Conscious Capitalism at the Family Office Dinner during the 2023 Lake Nona Impact Forum.

Lake Nona Impact Forum

Featured Speaker

Feb 2022

Orlando, FL, USA

The Lake Nona Impact Forum featured a series of in-depth, collaborative discussions about health innovation in the new reality. The 2022 Impact Forum explored a variety of pertinent topics such as health equity, mental health, aging, digital innovation, the global supply chain, and analyzing the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Press Releases

The Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture and The Cura Foundation "Unite to Prevent"

Apr 2021

Stephen Shaya joins other industry professionals and global leaders as a speaker for the Fifth International Vatican Conference that hopes to promote advancements in healthcare.

Fellowships

Wayne State University

Occupational and Environmental Health Fellowship

Jul 2002 - Jul 2004

Detroit, MI, USA

Stephen Shaya’s Education

Wayne State University | School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine

1992 - 1996

Wayne State University

BA | Classics, Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics

1988 - 1992