Christopher R. Barys

Mr. Barys has been a Business Leader and Medical Device Executive for 27 years. Chris is an inspirational leader who aligns organizations around a common vision while keeping the team laser focused on the priorities that fuel growth. His expertise is in channel innovation and market access.

As Senior Vice President for Philips Image Guided Therapy, Chris Barys was responsible for uniting Philips’ imaging and device businesses in order to solve some very real, complex, and technical challenges that exist in healthcare today. His mission was to align the IGT Devices organization around a singular vision to better treat patients by helping physicians decide, guide, treat and confirm the right therapy for each patient in real time. This unique algorithm allowed clinicians to improve workflow, improve clinical outcomes while reducing the cost of care. During his tenure at Philips, Chris was responsible for 3 major acquisitions that built significant value for Philips shareholders.

Chris’ 27 years of medical device experience is hallmarked by introducing many new technologies to the market including several combination drug-device innovations. As a seasoned executive, he has proven experience in developing markets and building channels that can deliver consistent growth. He is fueled by the fundamental desire to transform care and improve outcomes for patients around the world, with innovation at the forefront of all work.

Prior to joining Philips in 2016, Chris served as Vice President and General Manager of the Interventional Lung Solutions (ILS) division of Early Technologies at Medtronic, growing the business to become the global leader of interventional lung solutions for the management of lung diseases. Previously, Chris held various senior leadership positions at FlowCardia, Edwards LifeSciences, Johnson and Johnson, Boston Scientific and United States Surgical Corporation.

Chris earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.