Ruth Thon

Ruth Thon is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in design quality and risk management within the healthcare technology industry. At Stryker, they held various senior leadership roles, including Senior Manager of Design Quality Legacy & Risk and Director of Design Quality, where they managed diverse teams and led initiatives focused on product development, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. Ruth contributed to significant projects, including the successful EU MDR initial certification and the development of a global talent bench to drive innovation. They began their career with an internship at Philips Medizin Systeme Böblingen GmbH and hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering & Information Technologies from RWTH Aachen University.