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Herbert Staehr serves as Global Head of Transforming Care Delivery for Siemens Healthineers, driving the company’s activities and messaging around delivering high-value care. In this capacity, he develops and executes programs and outreach strategies aimed at healthcare providers around the world, as well as stakeholders in every branch of the healthcare industry. Before joining Siemens Healthineers, Herbert spent several years with one of Germany’s leading private hospital groups, as head of the Corporate Development department and serving as Managing Director of an acute care and a post- acute care hospital in Germany. He also spent several years with McKinsey & Company with their healthcare practice, providing strategic advice to a wide range of international clients. Herbert holds a doctorate in Healthcare Economics from the University of Hohenheim.

Motohisa Kojo has a lengthy and successful career in the medical field. He graduated from Nihon University School of Medicine in 1984 as Doctor of Medicine, then attended Okayama University Second Surgery. He continued his professional career in Okayama National Hospital and Kurashiki Daiichi Hospital, and has also worked at Hakuhokai Ako Central Hospital. Since 2001, he has served as Chairman of the medical corporation Hakuhokai Ako Central Hospital.

Yasuhiro Yamamoto has a distinguished career in the medical field and has won several awards for his work. He graduated Nippon Medical School in 1968 and received his Doctor of Medicine in 1974. He worked at the Nippon Medical School Hospital Critical Care Center (currently Advanced Critical Care Center) and has served as Director of Critical Care at Tamanagayama Hospital, Director of Chiba Hokuso Hospital and Director of the Advanced Critical Care Center at Nippon Medical School Hospital. Since 2017 Mr. Yamamoto is Director of Medical Corporation at Hakuhokai Hospital. Additionally, Mr. Yamamoto has participated in disaster relief activities since 1980 in Japan itself, and in providing help for the Japanese government around the globe. He has received several commendations for his outstanding work.

Noriharu Yamamoto has a distinguished career in the field of medical imaging. He currently serves as General Manager of the Customer Support Division at Siemens Healthineers (Varian). He has also held senior roles in Account Management, Sales, and in Technical Support with various organizations. He began his professional work in medical imaging almost 25 years ago, with Kodak Medical Co. Ltd., later joining Siemens Asahi Medical Technologies Ltd. (later Siemens Healthcare). He studied at St. Andrew’s University in Japan and is qualified as a Class II Information Technology Engineer. Mr. Yamamoto has also authored several publications for example for the Japanese Society of Medical Image Management.

Ralf Meinhardt leads Siemens Healthineers’ thought leadership activities related to Transforming Care Delivery. Previously, Ralf worked in the pharmaceutical industry, as well consulting and scientific research. Ralf holds a Doctor of Economics and Social Sciences degree from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Management as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. In addition to his academic work at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, he also studied at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB). His scientific background is in the field of corporate strategy, a subject on which he has authored several publications.

Herbert Staehr serves as Global Head of Transforming Care Delivery for Siemens Healthineers, driving the company’s activities and messaging around delivering high-value care. In this capacity, he develops and executes programs and outreach strategies aimed at healthcare providers around the world, as well as stakeholders in every branch of the healthcare industry. Before joining Siemens Healthineers, Herbert spent several years with one of Germany’s leading private hospital groups, as head of the Corporate Development department and serving as Managing Director of an acute care and a post- acute care hospital in Germany. He also spent several years with McKinsey & Company with their healthcare practice, providing strategic advice to a wide range of international clients. Herbert holds a doctorate in Healthcare Economics from the University of Hohenheim.