Global healthcare challenges call for global solutions. Abbott VP Damian Halloran will share how the company responded to the global COVID-19 pandemic by developing a series of accessible and affordable tests in record time – while continuing to build innovative and sustainable models to tackle HIV, malaria, and other infectious diseases around the world.
About the Speaker
Damian Halloran is vice president of infectious disease, emerging markets for Abbott’s rapid diagnostics business. He has responsibility from concept to commercialization of diagnostic products and solutions that fit the needs of every care setting. He is a current member of the U.S. President’s Advisory Committee on Doing Business in Africa, and he is passionate about building organizations that think aspirationally and deliver results.
Halloran started his career in Ireland as a graduate engineer and has held leadership roles in all of Abbott’s major businesses, including diagnostics, supply chain, pharmaceutical operations, vascular operations, and nutrition manufacturing. He earned his bachelor’s degree in manufacturing technology/engineering from University College in Galway, Ireland, and completed the Manufacturing Executive Program at the University of Michigan.
