Executive leadership
Majid Kaddoumi
Senior Vice President and President, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia-Pacific (EurAsia)
Majid Kaddoumi is Senior Vice President and President, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific (EurAsia). The region comprises of the Enterprise Accounts & Services for Western Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand and the region-led markets of Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia and Asia Pacific. Majid serves as a member of Medtronic’s Executive Committee.
In this capacity, Majid has full responsibility for Medtronic products and therapies across these regions. Majid joined Medtronic in 2012 with primary responsibility for the Middle East & Africa region to which Central & Eastern Europe and Russia were later added. He has successfully built local capabilities, developed effective market strategies, and implemented key strategic plans to advance healthcare throughout these regions.
In 2013, Majid relocated the regional headquarters for the Middle East & Africa from Beirut, Lebanon to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where it has since remained.
Majid has been globally recognized for driving diversity and gender equality within Medtronic and in 2014, received the Wallin Award – the most prestigious leadership award within Medtronic.
With over 25 years of experience in operations, services and medical technology, Majid has vast experience in both commercial and operational leadership. Prior to joining Medtronic, Majid was General Manager for General Electric Healthcare (GEHC) for Saudi Arabia. During his tenure at GEHC, he won several President Awards for his achievements and business innovations. Before joining GEHC, Majid was General Manager of a leading distribution and turn key solutions company, based in Saudi Arabia, serving the Middle East. Majid successfully built and established two companies before transitioning into the corporate world.
Majid has co-founded and sits on the board of several companies and start-ups in digital platforms, Artificial Intelligence, cyber security, food technology and construction industries. He is a highly sought-after keynote speaker in leadership, healthcare, and diversity. Majid is a member of several global business organizations, including the Global Philanthropy Circle and YPO.
Majid holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Economics, and a Master’s degree in International Law from the American University, Washington DC, USA.