The COVID-19 pandemic confirmed once again that we live in the time of VUCA. 

First coined by the military following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, it was popularised when adapted for the business world by Bob Johansen in his 2009 book, Leaders Make the Future.

There have been rapid advancements in the medical device industry in recent years. Having worked with J&J and Boston Scientific for most of my career, I have come across many excellent medical devices and products with immense healthcare benefits.

However, these rapid advances have not been equally translated into available medical treatments in China and other emerging economies.