Tagged with medtech

Saudi Arabia Amr Kenawi, General Manager at Zimmer Biomet in Saudi Arabia, shares his perspective on the country’s evolving healthcare landscape and the company’s role in supporting Vision 2030. Kenawi discusses Zimmer Biomet’s strategic shift from product distribution to offering integrated musculoskeletal solutions, the introduction of cutting-edge technologies like robotics, and the…

Global While many diagnostics companies have suffered from the decline in COVID-19 testing since the pandemic, the sector, expected to grow from USD 210.58 billion to reach USD 284.38 billion by 2033, continues to thrive as it brings forward new levels of innovation and precision for a range of diseases. We…

Mexico Enrique Giraud de Haro, President & GM at Fujifilm Mexico, highlights the company’s growth alongside Fujifilm’s expansion in the region. He discusses the importance of fostering a preventive healthcare culture, especially among younger generations, and the role of innovation in Mexico’s evolving healthcare landscape.   Investing in children’s health education…

Puerto Rico Migna Fontan, Director of Operations for Viant Medical in Puerto Rico, provides insights into the company’s evolution and its critical role in the medtech industry. Fontan discusses Viant’s journey in Puerto Rico, its transformative milestones, and its manufacturing facility’s innovative capabilities. She highlights how the island’s skilled workforce positions Puerto…

Switzerland Switzerland is a highly decentralised nation where much of the decision-making power lies within individual Cantons and where the Federal presidency is rotated annually. To consistently keep industry interests on the national agenda against this backdrop, a dense network of well-resourced and highly sophisticated professional associations has evolved in Switzerland.…

Mexico Victor Matos, Senior Commercial Director at Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Mexico, shares insights about his first days as a Managing Director, highlighting the importance of connecting the company’s objectives with Mexico’s diverse healthcare system. He emphasises J&J’s significant local footprint, with major commercial and manufacturing operations including a key…

Switzerland Matteo Boggi, General Manager of Fresenius Kabi Switzerland, shares insights into the company’s pivotal role in supporting healthcare professionals as well as critically and chronically ill patients across Switzerland. Boggi highlights Fresenius Kabi’s extensive portfolio in nutrition, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilars, while discussing the company’s innovative strategies and…

Puerto Rico Long recognized for its strengths in manufacturing and distribution, Puerto Rico is looking to capitalize on its positive attributes and position itself as a centre for innovation. While important tax incentives have provided stimulus for R&D, the US territory is also working on building a strong local ecosystem, developing and…

Mexico Patricia Nakagawa, Managing Director of Karl Storz, Mexico Caribbean and Central America, explains the German family-owned MedTech’s ongoing evolution towards a more corporate structure and the new hub status she has helped to usher in for the regional affiliate. Nakagawa also highlights the company’s integrated operating room (OR) solution, as…

Switzerland Adrian Hunn of Swiss Medtech, shares insights into his role and the future of Switzerland’s medtech sector. He discusses the association’s focus on fostering innovation, navigating regulatory challenges, and promoting international collaboration to position Switzerland as a global leader. Hunn highlights key initiatives, such as supporting digital healthcare, sustainability efforts,…

Puerto Rico With lower labour costs than mainland US, but the same regulatory framework and straightforward market access, Puerto Rico has long presented a compelling value proposition for pharmaceutical manufacturing, a sector that accounts for some 30 percent of the island’s GDP.  After bouncing back from bankruptcy, devastating hurricanes and the COVID-19…

Mexico Carlos Escobar highlights his extensive career journey at Baxter/Vantive, emphasizing the company’s commitment to enhancing patient care through innovative technologies in Mexico and Latin America. He discusses the shift towards multi-organ support, the importance of digitalization in healthcare, and the need for a strong organizational culture to drive value.  …