Tagged with Medtech

Saudi Arabia Björn Bodenstein, Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers Saudi Arabia, explores the company’s commitment to supporting Saudi Vision 2030 through innovation, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships. By addressing healthcare accessibility, advancing sustainability, and nurturing local talent, Siemens Healthineers aims to play a transformative role in the Kingdom’s healthcare landscape.   Our…

Saudi Arabia Michio Kondo, Fujifilm’s MEA managing director, discusses the company’s remarkable growth in the Middle East and Africa since 2022, highlighting key developments such as the acquisition of Hitachi’s imaging division in 2021, which expanded their product portfolio to include MRI, CT, and ultrasound equipment. Fujifilm has also strengthened its presence…

MEA Mohammad El Khoury, General Manager of GE HealthCare in Saudi Arabia, explores the company’s evolution—from adopting direct distribution models to pioneering AI-powered diagnostics—while aligning with Vision 2030. By forging strategic public–private partnerships, enhancing training programs, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, GE HealthCare is contributing to reshape the…

Puerto Rico In a rapidly evolving global landscape, medtech manufacturer Copan Industries (part of Copan Group) has strategically chosen Puerto Rico as a key hub for its expansion in the Americas, attracted by the island’s skilled workforce and strong institutional support. As COO Efraín Rodriguez explains, with over $100 million invested, the…

Mexico Mexico has firmly established itself as a regional powerhouse in medical device manufacturing. The country is home to the second-largest medtech market in Latin America, employs around 160,000 people in the sector, and exports around USD 6.4 billion worth of medical devices annually, driven by major investments from global names…

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…