Amber Ficht

Amber Ficht is an accomplished executive with over two decades of experience in the medical device industry. Currently serving as Vice President of Business Excellence at Edwards Lifesciences since July 2018, Ficht previously held positions including Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations and Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Alcon, a Novartis Division. Ficht's career at Alcon Labs spanned from 2000 to September 2016, where roles included Manager of Quality Engineering and Quality Manager. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and an MBA from the University of California, Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business.