S1EP2 | Innovating for Healthcare: Insights from Jeevan Gunaratnam, AXREM Chair

AXREM Insights

In this episode of "Meet the Team," Jeevan Gunaratnam, Head of Government Affairs at Philips and current AXREM Chair, shares his journey in the medical technology field. Inspired by his uncle, a radiographer, Jeevan's early curiosity was piqued by medical devices, leading him from using a pacemaker as a paperweight to pursuing a career in engineering and healthcare technology. He discusses his progression from engineering to commercial roles and his experiences working with the NHS, providing him with deep insights into the sector's challenges and needs.

Jeevan highlights his motivations cantered on improving patient and family experiences in healthcare, despite looming challenges such as workforce shortages, escalating demand for services, and financial constraints. He emphasises the potential of technology in enhancing healthcare efficiency and the critical role of sustainability, advocating for environmentally responsible practices and innovative solutions to manage healthcare demands. This part of the conversation also explores how AXREM and its members are addressing these issues through commitments to innovation and sustainable practices.

In the latter part of the podcast, Jeevan offers advice for those interested in entering the health tech and medtech sectors, underscoring the personal satisfaction derived from impacting health and well-being, despite potentially lower financial incentives compared to other tech areas. He stresses the importance of passion and purpose in career choice and discusses AXREM’s role during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its support for member companies and its efforts to enhance healthcare outcomes through collaboration and advocacy, including the integration of AI and strategic healthcare investments.

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