Oakland, New Jersey, United States, December 2024 – Topcon Healthcare, Inc., a leader in medical devices and digital healthcare solutions, has announced the appointment of Jacques Gilbert as its Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer. In this transformative role, Jacques will oversee the development and execution of strategic initiatives, focusing on Healthcare from the Eye™, an innovative connected care ecosystem leveraging oculomics—the science behind AI-powered ocular and systemic disease detection and management using noninvasive retinal imaging.
With over 25 years of experience spanning healthcare, financial services, and technology, Jacques is recognized for his expertise in fostering innovation, driving strategic growth, and establishing successful partnerships. Most recently, as Vice President of Healthcare Strategy, Partnerships & M&A at Microsoft, Jacques played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s medical imaging and healthcare technology capabilities, including integrating Nuance’s medical imaging technologies into Microsoft’s portfolio.
Jacques Gilbert, commenting on his appointment, stated, “I am super excited to join Topcon Healthcare on its mission to deliver the Healthcare from the Eye™ initiative. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Topcon to drive this vital innovation.”
“Jacques is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and success … his extensive and unique experience in healthcare technology and business development will be invaluable as we transform healthcare.” – Ali Tafreshi, CEO & President, Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
Ali Tafreshi, CEO & President of Topcon Healthcare, Inc., added, “Jacques is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and success across a range of sectors. From my first interaction with him in the early stages of building the Topcon / Microsoft partnership, it was clear that his extensive and unique experience in healthcare technology and business development will be invaluable as we transform healthcare.”
About Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
Topcon Healthcare, Inc. is part of Topcon Corporation (TSE 7732), a global leader in digital healthcare solutions. The company’s mission is to enhance access to and the quality of healthcare while reducing costs. Topcon’s signature initiative, Healthcare from the Eye™, uses AI-powered disease detection and management via noninvasive retinal imaging to create a connected care ecosystem. Powered by Harmony®, a cloud-based, vendor-inclusive digital health platform, Topcon is at the forefront of building an interconnected healthcare system.
As part of a global network, Topcon Corporation tackles societal challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. In healthcare, Topcon addresses the growing prevalence of eye diseases, rising medical costs, and unequal access to care through innovative, value-driven solutions aimed at improving health and quality of life.
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