- Innovation and R&D: Fueling our industry, R&D drives groundbreaking solutions. We will explore strategies to stay ahead in technology and product development
- Manufacturing Processes and the Future: Optimizing processes for agility and sustainability is key. We adapt to innovations to lead the industry forward
- Quality in the Age of AI/ML: Exploring the future of medical device manufacturing and how automation will reshape operations while maintaining quality standards and leveraging technologies for risk mitigation and improvement
- Regulatory Compliance: Employing effective strategies for clearance and ongoing compliance
- Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability: Enhancing supply chain resilience and sustainability through strategies that leverage digitization and AI to bolster efficiency, traceability and fortify against unforeseen challenges
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Cory Resler
Vice President Operations & Supply Chain
Philips Healthcare
In his role as Head of Supply Chain & Operations for Philips Image Guided Therapy Devices, Cory is responsible to lead a world-class supply chain organization and to drive operational excellence in support of the business goals, which are fully focused on providing patient-focused and market-leading solutions. His passion for building a high-performing team of supply chain and operational leaders is rooted in his belief that there is always a better, more efficient way to serve our customers. Prior to entering the diagnostic / therapeutic medical devices industry, Cory spent over 20 years in development and leadership roles in the medical device and automotive industries.
David Kunz
Senior Vice President, Global Quality & Regulatory Affairs
Zimmer Biomet
David Kunz was appointed Senior Vice President, Global Quality and Regulatory Affairs in May 2017. He is responsible for providing strategic and operational direction to achieve Quality and Regulatory Excellence across the organization and he chairs the Company’s Quality Excellence Steering Committee. Mr. Kunz joined the Company (then Zimmer) in 2011 as Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance for the Spine division. He was appointed Senior Vice President, Global Quality, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs in April 2016. Prior to joining Zimmer, he served as Vice President, Quality Assurance of Ecolab, where he led a supply chain network including nine chemical plants and two equipment plants. Previously, he spent 13 years at Guidant/Boston Scientific Corporation in a variety of leadership positions, most recently as the Director of Supplier Quality Assurance for the CRV Division. He began his career at the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Headquarters as a mechanical engineer. Mr. Kunz holds a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from the University of Minnesota. He is a certified Nuclear Engineer and previously was a certified Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer.
Joseph Koruth
Head of Operations
Straumann Group
An accomplished Global Operations and Manufacturing leader with a proven track record of leading culture transformation and complex product development projects and teams for global operations. Deep background developing high-performing teams to deliver effective product solutions that improve business growth and brand reputation in competitive industries. History of driving success, working with complex multi-tiered private and Fortune 500 companies, advancing my career from product development engineering to senior leadership, overseeing complex product innovations, teams, corporate standardization and improvements.
Chester Zelaya
Senior Vice President Implant Network Global Operations
Edwards Lifesciences
Chester Zelaya is the Senior Vice President of Implant Network Global Operations at Edwards Lifesciences, overseeing global facilities that support both Surgical Heart Valve and Trans-Catheter Divisions. With over 30 years of leadership experience in the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries, Chester has a proven track record of driving operational excellence across diverse, multi-plant environments. Prior to joining Edwards, he held senior roles at Shire and Baxter, where he managed large-scale plasma manufacturing operations and led significant global initiatives. Chester also serves as a board member for Heart to Heart Global Cardiac Care, helping to expand access to life-saving cardiac treatments in underserved regions. His strategic vision, technical expertise, and commitment to building high-performing teams contribute to his success as a leader in the healthcare industry.
Mark Mews
Vice President, Global Supply Chain & Operations Leader
W. L. Gore & Associates
Mark Mews leads the operations and supply chain for the Peripheral Business Group and has been at W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc. for over 16 years spending a majority of that time leading cross-functionally in various operations & supply chain leadership roles across both new product development and commercial life cycles. Mark is an advocate for continuous improvement, creating a lean culture, and focusing teams and organizations on delivering targets that improve both top and bottom-line growth.
