Dr. Mohamed Haroun, an experienced Executive with over 20+ years of Strategic Management experience, currently leads GE HealthCare's Africa region, which spans over multiple countries including Egypt, Libya, Sudan, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, among others. He is supported by a team of around 300+ employees and is based at GE HealthCare's Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. Prior to his current role, Dr. Haroun held various Senior Management positions at Multinational Medical Equipment companies in Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East. His extensive proficiency has equipped him with a strong understanding of the regional market.

A champion of education - Dr. Haroun holds a Doctoral degree in International Business from Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member at the Maastricht School of Management and taught MBA courses at the German University in Cairo and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Haroun has published research papers on various topics, including monitoring the financial stability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), short-term trading behavior in the Egyptian stock market, and the role of SMEs in enhancing exports in developing countries. As of June 1st, 2024, Dr. Mohamed Haroun was appointed General Manager - LCT Africa Region.

1. Briefly tell us about your organisation, the journey to date and your focus areas.

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, dedicated to providing integrated solutions, services, and data analytics to make hospitals more efficient, clinicians more effective, therapies more precise, and patients healthier and happier. Serving patients and providers for more than 100 years, GE HealthCare is advancing personalized, connected, and compassionate care, while simplifying the patient’s journey across the care pathway. Together our Imaging, Ultrasound, Patient Care Solutions, and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics businesses help improve patient care from diagnosis, to therapy, to monitoring. We are an $18.3 billion business with 50,000 employees working to create a world where healthcare has no limits.

2. WHX Lagos is a one-stop destination for the region’s booming healthcare industry. Give us an insight into what your organisation is bringing to the show and the opportunities in the store for visitors to the event.

At WHX Lagos, our organisation is showcasing how we bring together innovative healthcare technologies and integrated solutions under one roof. We position ourselves not just as a technology provider, but as a long-term partner committed to strengthening healthcare systems across Nigeria and the broader region.
Visitors to our stand will experience a comprehensive portfolio that spans modern digital health solutions, infrastructure, and advanced technologies designed to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. What truly differentiates us is that we combine these solutions with on-the-ground resources, deep expertise, and a strong local commitment.
We are invested in Nigeria for the long term, with the capabilities, partnerships, and foundation needed to support healthcare providers at every stage of their journey. Beyond delivering technology, we work alongside our customers to implement, scale, and optimise solutions, ensuring real impact in clinical and patient care environments.
Ultimately, we aim to demonstrate that we are more than a vendor, we are a trusted healthcare partner, dedicated to enabling better care for patients through innovation, collaboration, and sustained support.

3. What are your organisational goals for 2026-2027? Please highlight some of your recent and upcoming partnerships, if any.

Our organisational goals for 2025–2026 are centred around accelerating digital transformation in healthcare, expanding access to quality care, and strengthening our role as a long-term, trusted partner in the markets we serve, particularly across Africa.
We aim to continue bringing innovative healthcare technologies and integrated solutions under one roof, enabling healthcare providers to modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and ultimately deliver better patient outcomes. A key focus is scaling digital health capabilities, including data-driven insights, connectivity, and interoperable systems that support more efficient and patient-centric care delivery.
Equally important is our commitment to local investment. We are focused on deepening our presence in Nigeria and across the region by building local capacity, strengthening skills development, and ensuring we have the resources and expertise on the ground to support our customers end-to-end, from strategy through to implementation and ongoing optimisation.