Panos Drakoulas

Vice President, International ENT at Medtronic

Tolochenaz, Vaud, Switzerland

About

As the Vice President of International ENT at Medtronic, I lead the strategic and commercial execution of the ENT operating unit across the International region (OU-led & Region-led EurAsia). I have over 25 years of experience in the MedTech field, with a focus on sales, marketing, business and product development in the cardiac, vascular, and ENT domains. My specialties include engaging and leading diverse and high-performing teams, driving international commercial growth, developing innovative solutions, and managing full P&L responsibility. I am passionate about delivering value to customers, patients, and stakeholders, and advancing the Medtronic mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.

Experience

  • Medtronic (19 yrs 6 mos)
    • Vice President, International
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

      as the Vice President, International ENT, I serve our commercial teams across OU-led and Region-Led EurAsia regions.

    • Vice President, OLM International ENT
      Oct 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Sr. Regional Business Director, ENT OU-Led International
      Nov 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr

  • European Snr. Product Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb
    Jun 2005 - Dec 2006 · 1 yr 7 mos

    European Regional Brand Lead for a Vulnerable Plaque Detection System. Member of a Cross-Functional Team for the Development of this product. Responsible for Commercialization and Marketing Plans in Europe.

  • Director, International Sales and Marketing at MEDISPES SW AG
    Jan 2001 - Jun 2005 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    - International Operations and Sales out of Switzerland. - Selection, Negotiation and Appointment of Local Distributors, accross Europe, CEE, Latin America and the Middle East.

  • Cardiology Dept. Manager at MEDISPES S.A
    Jun 1997 - Dec 2000 · 3 yrs 7 mos