As Director of Clinical Research and Professional Relations, Dr. Sockalingam is responsible for setting strategic directions and managing research in bone conduction across North America and Europe. He will tap his considerable experience in teaching and research, including his tenure as a professor of audiology at the University of Queensland, Dalhousie University in Canada, Sichuan University - West China Medical School and Canterbury University in New Zealand, to strengthen relations with leading academic institutions and centers of excellence in bone conduction implantation and audiology. A key focus for Dr. Sockalingam will be the dissemination of research findings from clinical and experimental research activities at key scientific meetings and conferences. Prior to joining Oticon Medical, Dr. Sockalingam served as senior audiologist and manager of audiology communications at Oticon's Kongebakken headquarters. He has been published in more than 25 peer-reviewed journals and has delivered keynote speeches at audiology conferences in Europe, Canada, Asia and Australia. Trained as a speech-language pathologist and an audiologist at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, Dr. Sockalingam has worked in both clinic and academic settings. He holds a PhD in Audiology and a Bachelor of Speech Therapy from the University of Queensland.
Luis Espinoza joins Oticon Medical as Director of Sales for Latin America. Espinoza will capitalize on his outstanding 12-year record developing the medical device industry in the Latin American market to launch Oticon Medical in Latin America. He is responsible for sales, marketing and distribution management and the development of business plans and launch strategies. In his previous position with a medical device company, Espinoza cultivated an extensive network of physicians, hospitals, clinics, medical schools and related healthcare institutions in Central and South America. Espinoza, who studied Business Management at Metropolitan State College of Denver, brings considerable experience in documentation, customs, import regulations and processes for product distribution throughout Latin America to his new position."We plan to take full advantage of the considerable talents and diverse experience of our newest team members," said Oticon Medical General Manager Jes Olsen. "We are confident that their contributions will strengthen Oticon Medical's ability to make important contributions to the treatment of conductive and mixed hearing loss and one-side deafness as we expand penetration of existing markets and build new markets to increase patient access to this valuable technology."
About Oticon Medical
Oticon Medical is committed to providing freedom of choice in bone anchored hearing care. The company's Ponto system offers a range of advanced sound processors, implants, fitting software, patient accessories and special tools for surgeons that deliver outstanding flexibility, safety and patient outcomes for people with conductive/mixed hearing losses and single-sided deafness. Oticon Medical brings a strong patient-centered focus to the development of bone anchored hearing solutions that combine exceptional sound quality, enhanced aesthetics, user friendliness and reliability.
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