Robert J. White

President & CEO at Olympus │ Global Health Technology Executive │ Board Member │ Philanthropist │ Ethics Advocate │ Culture Builder

Boulder, Colorado, United States

About

Global leadership is a gift. Bringing together employees from every corner of the world to be their best each day - committed to creating innovative technologies to transform healthcare delivery and improve the lives of millions of patients throughout the world – this is my why. My career sits at the intersection of healthcare and technology, spanning leadership roles in large multinationals and high-growth companies across Asia, Europe, and the United States. For more than 30 years, I’ve helped build and lead high-performing organizations in both developed and emerging markets—always focused on advancing care and improving patient outcomes. I’m passionate about tackling the most pressing challenges clinicians face in today’s evolving healthcare environment and driving innovation that makes a real difference. As Representative Executive Officer, President & Chief Executive Officer at Olympus, I lead a global team united by a clear purpose: making people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling. I’m driven by disciplined execution, innovation that advances patient outcomes, and building diverse, empowered teams. I’m passionate to continue the pursuit of changing people’s lives – through operating roles, Board roles, and philanthropic work.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at Olympus Corporation
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Non Executive Director at Philips
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Board Member (Non-Executive) at Smith+Nephew
    May 2020 - Jun 2025 · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • Medtronic (9 yrs 3 mos)
    • Executive Vice President and President, Medical Surgical Portfolio
      Nov 2020 - Mar 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • Executive Vice President and Group President, Minimally Invasive Therapies Group (MITG)
      Dec 2017 - Nov 2020 · 3 yrs

    • Senior Vice President and President, Asia Pacific
      Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs

  • Covidien (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • President, Emerging Markets
      Jul 2014 - Jan 2015 · 7 mos

    • President, Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions
      Aug 2011 - Jul 2014 · 3 yrs

    • Global General Manager, Patient Monitoring
      Jun 2010 - Aug 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos