1. Tell us about your role, the organisation, its mission, and the journey to date. *
As Country Head of Siemens Healthineers South Africa, my role is to steer the local business in alignment with our global mission: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare, for everyone, everywhere. This means not only bringing world-class medical technologies and innovations to the country, but also ensuring that these solutions are accessible, sustainable, and impactful within the South African healthcare landscape. Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company with a portfolio that spans diagnostic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, advanced therapies, and digital health solutions. In South Africa, our journey has been about more than technology—we’ve focused on building trusted partnerships with healthcare providers, government, and industry stakeholders to strengthen the health system, improve patient outcomes, and support the transformation of care delivery.
The path to date has been one of growth, resilience, and purpose. From supporting frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, to expanding access to diagnostic services in underserved communities, to introducing cutting-edge innovations in MR, CT, and AI-enabled healthcare—we’ve continuously strived to combine innovation with relevance to local needs. Ultimately, my role is about leading a team of passionate Healthineers who are committed to advancing healthcare in South Africa. Together, we are shaping a future where high-quality healthcare is more equitable, efficient, and patient-centered.
2. Highlight your areas of expertise and the solutions targeted towards the development of healthcare in the African continent. *
Our expertise lies in shaping healthcare strategy for emerging markets, fostering partnerships across both public and private sectors, and driving the adoption of innovative technologies that respond to Africa’s unique healthcare challenges - ensuring that solutions are not only advanced but also accessible and sustainable. At Siemens Healthineers, our solutions are designed with this in mind. We bring to the continent state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and advanced therapies that enable clinicians to deliver more precise and efficient care. Equally important is our investment in digital health and AI, which hold enormous potential for extending quality care to underserved communities and optimising strained health systems.
3. Please tell us about some your notable investments and partnerships, as well as your plans for the year ahead. *
The company invests in research and development of the aforementioned equipment, we collaborate with universities and research institutes in product development. We train and develop our own engineers and application specialists in our factories in Germany, USA and China. We invest in socioeconomic development projects in various provinces in South Africa, same as in Corporate Social Responsibility projects. Furthermore, we invest in Access to care projects, of which the drone specimen and pharmaceuticals pilot project in Kenya is one example Lastly, we invest in the YES program recruiting approximately 20 unemployed graduates annually.
4. What will you be showcasing at WHX Cape Town? What opportunities are you looking forward to? *
We will be showcasing primarily our diagnostics products, same as Oncology Radiation Therapy and Imaging technologies . We look forward to interacting with our customers, end users of our equipment, healthcare business leaders, and academics alike
