Medtronic plc’s subsidiary, India Medtronic Private Limited, has announced the appointment of Mandeep Singh Kumar as its Vice President and Managing Director. Effective May 2024, Kumar takes the reins from Michael Blackwell, who departs for new horizons in the United States.
Kumar brings a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and med-tech sectors to his new role. His tenure at Intuitive India, where he served as Country Leader, underscores his adeptness in expanding patient access and fostering robust ecosystems for robotic-assisted surgery.Feng Dong, Vice President of Asia Region-led Markets at Medtronic, hailed Kumar’s appointment, citing his proven leadership and deep understanding of the Indian healthcare landscape as pivotal assets.
In his statement, Kumar expressed his excitement to join Medtronic’s esteemed team and contribute to its mission of transforming healthcare delivery in India. He emphasized the company’s commitment to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending lives, and pledged to collaborate closely with internal teams, customers, and partners to drive significant advancements in India’s healthcare sector.
