Devang AFRICAWALA — CEO
With over 27 years in the medical device industry, I specialize in neonatal, pediatric, and adult ventilation, as well as oxygen supply systems. As Directeur Commercial at Fritz Stephan SAS, I oversee the establishment of the French subsidiary, managing P&L, recruitment, back-office setup, and CRM implementation. My responsibilities include creating and executing business strategies for the French market and ensuring a seamless transition from prior distribution channels to direct operations. In my role as International Product Manager at Fritz Stephan GmbH, I focus on neonatal ventilation, market research, product development, validation, and clinical support. I also represent the company at global events, collaborate with clinical experts, and provide training and technical demonstrations internationally. My mission is to align innovative ventilation solutions with clinical needs, ensuring positive outcomes for healthcare providers and their patients.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare Product Management Expert with extensive experience in medical devices and business development.
Location: Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Experience: 16 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Business Management
- P&l Management
- Product Development
- Product Management
- Business Development
Career Highlights
- Over 27 years in medical device industry.
- Expert in neonatal and pediatric ventilation.
- Proven track record in establishing successful subsidiaries.
Work Experience
Fritz Stephan SAS
Directeur Commercial -France et DROM-COM et Chef de Produit international (2 yrs 2 mos)
Fritz Stephan GmbH - Medizintechnik
International Product Manager (2 yrs 10 mos)
Directeur commercial (9 mos)
SEFAM
Global Product Manager | Ventilation product range (2 yrs 6 mos)
Business Director | Indian Subcontinent (7 yrs 1 mo)
Cloud Walk Orthotics
Founder and Partner (5 yrs 1 mo)
SOMA Technology, Inc
Director | Ventilation and Sleep Division (2 yrs 8 mos)
GINEVRI srl
Product Management Consultant (13 yrs 1 mo)
ResMed
Product Management Consultant (3 yrs)
Indus Care Telecommunication
President and CEO (3 yrs)
Indus Care Financial Services
President and CEO (3 yrs)
Indus Breath Life
Managing Director (27 yrs 5 mos)
Education
PhD at Medical Engineering
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Institute of Management Education