MedTech Europe
Alexander Olbrechts has a diverse work experience, with their most recent position being the Director of Digital Health at MedTech Europe. In this role, they oversee activities related to digital regulations in the medical technology sector, specifically focusing on artificial intelligence, data management, and cyber resilience. Prior to this, they held positions in companies such as Heilig Hartziekenhuis Lier, Si Folle de Toi (as a co-founder), Agoria (as the Business Group Lead HealthTech), COCIR, lifetech.brussels, DIGITALEUROPE, Siemens Healthineers (as a Business Unit Manager and Product Manager), and Pfizer (as a Medical Advisor). Throughout their career, Alexander has demonstrated expertise in areas such as public affairs, public speaking, marketing, sales, and pharmaceuticals.
Alexander Olbrechts has a diverse education history. Alexander attended Vlerick Business School from 2021 to 2022, focusing on Management for the hospital professional. Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biomedical Sciences, with a minor in Management & Communication, from 2011 to 2016 at KU Leuven. Alexander also obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biomedical Sciences from KU Leuven, which they completed from 2011 to 2014. Before their time at KU Leuven, Alexander earned a Bachelor's degree in Medical imaging from Odisee, from 2008 to 2011.
In addition to their formal education, Alexander has acquired several certifications. Alexander completed the Executive Storytelling - Advanced Level program at Purusha in September 2021. Alexander also has a Certificate in Laboratory Animal Science from KU Leuven in 2014 and a Certificate in Radioprotection from Odisee in 2012. Alexander's diverse skill set also includes a certification as an IKO level 1 kite surf instructor from the International Kitersurfing Organisation in 2011. Finally, they obtained a certification in Business Management from SInt-Jan Berchmanscollege Avelgem in June 2008.
MedTech Europe
MedTech Europe’s mission is to make innovative medical technology available to more people, while helping healthcare systems move towards a sustainable path. MedTech Europe encourages policies that help the medical technology industry meet Europe’s growing healthcare needs and expectations. It also promotes medical technology’s value for Europe focusing on innovation and stakeholder relations, using economic research and data, communications, industry events and training sessions. MedTech Europe started as an alliance in October 2012 formed by two organisations - EDMA, representing the European in vitro diagnostic industry; and Eucomed, representing the European medical devices industry. Promoting a balanced policy environment MedTech Europe engages with EU regulators, politicians and other decision-makers to help shape policies to promote innovation for our growing healthcare needs and expectations. Demonstrating the value of medical technology MedTech Europe promotes to its members and the wider industry value-based innovations that support more sustainable healthcare systems. We use economic research to show the benefits of medical technology and we organise many initiatives to explain the value we bring to healthcare systems in Europe. We bring stakeholders together to discuss trends, issues and opportunities.