Hoya Group PENTAX Medical has announced the appointment of Ganesh Ramaswamy to the position of Global President, PENTAX Medical. Mr. Ramaswamy brings a wealth of knowledge, insight and experience from the medical device industry and has a proven track record of delivering results through developing and implementing strategic and operational changes in a multicultural environment. Mr. Ramaswamy joined PENTAX Medical in 2011.

Most recently, as Senior VP for Global Technology & Quality, he led the transformation and globalization of the R&D and Quality functions. Prior to his career with PENTAX Medical, Mr. Ramaswamy had spent several years with GE Healthcare in various strategic and operational roles in the U.S., Europe, and China. Mr. Ramaswamy holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin.