(US and Canada) Medtronic Cranial and Spine Therapies has appointed Vignesh Shetty as the new Vice President of AI and Software. Shetty brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in leading global teams to build and scale innovations using AI tools and models aimed at improving clinical outcomes and driving digital health transformation.

Prior to joining Medtronic, Shetty served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Edison AI and Platform at GE Healthcare, where he led a team of 700+ engineers and product managers to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions for healthcare imaging, diagnostics, and workflow optimization.

Shetty also previously spent 16 years holding diverse roles at Cisco. His career is marked by his passion for developing technical talent and empowering teams, which has resulted in double-digit growth across multiple revenue streams. His expertise in leveraging AI for healthcare advancements is expected to significantly contribute to Medtronic’s mission of delivering cutting-edge cranial and spine therapies.

“I am incredibly grateful to my GE HealthCare colleagues for an enriching journey over the last ~7 years, and I’m excited about my future at Medtronic,” shared Shetty in a LinkedIn post.

He holds a position on the CDO Magazine Global Editorial Board, showcasing his contributions to the field of data.