Join us for a CEIBS Executive Forum on March 24, 2026, with Mr. Geoff Martha, Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, who will give a keynote speech on the theme of Engineering the Extraordinary: Leading Through the Next Wave of MedTech Innovation.

About this Event

From its origins as an engineering-led startup in a garage to becoming the world’s largest medical technology company, Medtronic has consistently advanced innovation guided by a clear mission, which is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. At this event, Medtronic’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Geoff Martha will reflect on the company’s 77-year history of engineering life‑changing medical technologies and its enduring leadership in frontier global MedTech innovation.

Building on this legacy, Geoff will explain how Medtronic’s mission continues to serve as both a north star and a strategic engine for growth as the company leads through the next wave of MedTech innovation. He will highlight how advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital solutions are enabling Medtronic to better understand disease, personalise therapies, and improve clinical outcomes at scale. By applying these technologies to address unmet patient needs, Medtronic is redefining care to be more precise, connected, and accessible. The company is also demonstrating that fulfilling its mission and driving sustainable business growth are mutually reinforcing goals.

The presentation will also offer leadership perspectives on navigating transformation, emphasising purpose-led innovation, disciplined execution, and collaboration across ecosystems. Ultimately, Geoff will illustrate how Medtronic’s strategy enables the company to deliver lasting impact for today and into the future.

Our speaker

Mr. Geoff Martha
Chairman and CEO, Medtronic

Mr. Geoff Martha is Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, the largest medical technology company in the world. In his role, Geoff leads the $36 billion enterprise and its 95,000 employees in advancing breakthrough technologies to improve human welfare by alleviating pain, restoring health and extending life. Medtronic’s innovations reach more than 78 million patients worldwide per year; that’s two patients every second every day.

Since becoming CEO in 2020, Geoff has led the company with a strong focus on mission-driven innovation and growth. He has been recognised as a top CEO in healthcare technology by the Healthcare Technology Report and as one of modern healthcare’s most influential leaders.

Event details

Date & Time: March 24, 2026, 19:30-21:00
Venue: AC3-115, CEIBS Shanghai Campus, 699 Hongfeng Road, Pudong, Shanghai, China
Language: English (with Chinese interpretation)
Event Format: Offline
Organizers: Alumni Relations and Development Office, Dean' s Office

Agenda:
19:30-19:35   Opening Remarks & Speaker Introduction by CEIBS Leadership
19:35-20:05   Speech by Mr. Geoff Martha, Chairman and CEO of Medtronic
20:05-20:40   Q&A
20:40-21:00   Networking

Contact/Registration: To register, click the link below, contact Ms. Ruby Han at execforum@ceibs.edu, or call +86-21-28905396 for more information.

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