3M, an American multinational conglomerate, has been in the limelight since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic primarily as one of the leading manufacturers of personal protective equipment. Its Vice-President and Managing Director for Middle East and Africa [MEA], László Svinger showcases the company’s surprisingly diverse offering as a healthcare solutions provider in the MEA region. The interview also highlights how 70 years of presence in the region has helped in establishing 3M as a partner of choice for the healthcare industry. Svinger also shares his insights on the future of the Saudi economy including 3M’s health information systems that are already helping doctors with artificial intelligence solutions.
We are not only working to localize manufacturing but also actively driving knowledge transfer for local professionals; the goal is to help them comply with the global standards, requirements, and up-to-date techniques to treat patients
