Beyond Medical Devices: An Interview with Medtronic's Bill Hawkins
Executive Summary
In a career that has spanned more than 20 years, Bill Hawkins has worked for a wide array of medical device firms, leaving his imprint on this industry. Now, as Medtronic's COO, his influence will only grow. In this interview, Hawkins talks about the history of the device industry and what lies ahead.
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