From Image to Vision

Originally Published MX September/October 2004

COVER STORY

Interview by Steve Halasey

Almost by definition, executives of medical technology companies are visionaries. Whether their strengths lie in inventing medical products or creating opportunities for business growth, such leaders share an ability to conjure up ideas that few others have imagined.

Successful high-tech medical companies rely heavily on such executive vision. Company leaders with strong insight into global market conditions guide their firms to positions of strength in a competitive environment. And leaders with extraordinary foresight lead their companies to develop technologies that anticipate the needs of the healthcare marketplace.