New senior scientific advisor for United Imaging Healthcare
United Imaging Healthcare (UIH), which develops and produces advanced medical products that cover the entire process of imaging diagnosis and treatment, and offers medical IT solutions, has announced that it has appointed Professor Dr Hermann Requardt, former Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Healthcare, as its Senior Scientific Advisor. In his role, he will provide strategic guidance on business, technology and R&D on a global scale. UIH said that the new appointment marks another strategic move by UIH to expand its global presence.
“Professor Dr Requardt's experience running a global enterprise in this industry accelerates our efforts to further expand internationally,” said Dr Xue Min, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at UIH. “His breadth and depth of experience – and perspective – will be a catalyst for innovation and development of quality products and services for our global customers.”
Professor Dr Requardt said: “I met a lot of brilliant scientists and innovators at UIH who not only know how to design excellent products but also think out-of-the-box when it comes to positioning imaging equipment in a changing world of healthcare. Their commitment not only to product superiority but also to AI as future standards for a comprehensive diagnostic approach is essential for addressing both, clinical excellence and healthcare economics within an international team approach.”