Mubasher: Medical tech company Siemens Healthineers has named Vivek Kanade as the new Head of Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations as of 4 December 2023, according to a press release.
The appointment follows the company's decision to consolidate its operations across the MEA region to better serve the different needs of healthcare providers and communities.
Kanade brings over three decades of experience from across diverse geographies and functions within the company.
The new official previously served as the Head of Strategy for Siemens Healthineers' Asia-Pacific Japan region. Before that, Kanade was the Head of business for India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives. During this tenure, he also served as Co-Chair of NatHealth in India, advising the nation's medical technology industry.
Commenting on the appointment, Kanade said: “I am humbled and excited to start this new position, and look forward to uniting our strengths across the new zone and creating a positive difference in the lives of millions of patients across the Middle East and Africa.”
He added: “We aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live by accelerating global development, building strategic partnerships, fighting the most threatening diseases, and rethinking the value chain.”
