Dr Joaquin Azpilicueta, MD, Cardiologist, MBA, has over 30 years in the medical devices sector in executive positions building and expanding international markets and businesses and delivering profitable growth and shareholders value. These positions include P&L management, sales management of direct and distributors sales teams, talent management, medical affairs and key opinion leader (KOL) management, market access and market development, strategic planning for new product launch and geographic expansion.

Joaquin obtained his MD degree at the University of Navarra in Spain, in 1979 and specialized in Cardiology at the University Clinic of Navarra (CUN). He thereafter practiced as a cardiologist in several public and private institutions, with focus on non-invasive cardiology techniques and intensive care.