Tagged with MedTech

Switzerland The general manager of ResMed’s Swiss affiliate explains the company’s efforts to raise the awareness of sleep apnea in the country, and elaborates on how Switzerland can act as a “role model” for the other affiliates of the Group. As much as 80 percent of all sleep apnea cases worldwide…

Singapore In an exclusive interview with Brent Scott, President of Asia for Stryker, he highlights the growth potential of the region, Stryker’s aggressive acquisition strategy, and the strategic partnerships in the region.   I see the most growth prospects in our Medical Surgical Business because much of it is based around…

Ireland Bill Doherty, MD of Cook Ireland and EVP of Cook Group Europe, one of the largest private medical device companies in the world, discusses his main priorities at the moment, the impact of the Group’s transformation on EMEA, his thoughts on the successful evolution of the Irish MedTech sector, and…

Singapore The chairman of Singapore’s Medical Technology Industry Group, Albert Lee discusses the association’s key priorities, how they serve to advance the interests of both multinational and local members, and the key challenges that the medtech industry faces in transition from product-based to solutions-based care. Can you provide an overview of…

Singapore Martin Dewhurst of the Global Pharmaceuticals and Medical Products Practice at McKinsey & Company provides his view of the Asia Pacific Medtech Forum 2016 in Singapore and elaborates on the prominent trends for the industry in the region. What have been your first impressions of the MedTech Forum and your…

Singapore Philips general manager of Health Systems, South East Asia, Johan Vooren highlights the company’s renewed commitment to Singapore with the recent opening of their APAC Center, while detailing the qualities that make the country as such an ideal testing ground for Philips’ new telehealth program. He further elaborates on the value…

Singapore In an exclusive interview with Stephen Ooi, Senior Executive Advisor at Zimmer Biomet, he emphasizes the strategic benefits of the global merger between Zimmer and Biomet and how through leveraging their synergies, Zimmer Biomet will continue to raise the standards of quality and take an active role in bringing musculoskeletal…

Switzerland With 40 years of history in Switzerland, B Braun serves every hospital in the country and operates three distinct production sites. CEO Madeleine Stöckli discusses her strategy for improving productivity and finding opportunities for growth. Could you please briefly introduce yourself and B Braun Switzerland to our readers? B Braun…

Singapore Recently appointed Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific, Massimiliano Colella speaks about Smith & Nephew’s reasons for establishing a presence in the region, their dual approach in catering to the diversity of Southeast Asian markets, as well as the opportunities for growth in the region. Can you please provide some…

Singapore Newly-appointed President & CEO of GE Healthcare ASEAN, Myra Eskes, shares the key lessons of her recent appointment, strategizing according to the diversity of the ASEAN region, and also elaborates on how the company’s unique concept of “healthy imagination” offers a value-proposition to the region. As a newly appointed President…

Singapore Siemens Healthineers’ president of Asia Pacific, Elisabeth Staudinger speaks about the company’s redefined strategy—an overarching move from product-centric to value-centric services—and how this ultimately serves to benefit their customers and the patients.   We need to think along the lines of what it takes to make healthcare providers successful, as…

Singapore Dedicated Vice-President of APACMed and President of B. Braun’s Asia Pacific operations, Anna Maria Braun, shares the importance of establishing a unifying platform for the industry, the company’s Vision 2020 for “Systems Partnership”, as well as the overarching vision for the company moving forward.   As regulatory conditions change on…