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Lisa Earnhardt

Executive VP & Group President of Medical Devices, Abbott Laboratories

Search every verified Lisa Earnhardt interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Lisa Earnhardt, Executive Vice President and Group President of Medical Devices at Abbott, has recently discussed the company's focus on shifting healthcare from "sick care" to proactive health management. In a June 2026 podcast interview, she highlighted Abbott's work in electrophysiology and pacemakers, describing the field as being in a period of significant innovation. She has also spoken about Abbott's efforts to digitize, democratize, and decentralize healthcare, citing products like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor and the Lingo consumer biowearable as examples. At a May 2026 Kellogg School of Management event, she discussed her career path from leading a startup through its IPO to her current role, and emphasized the importance of collaboration and calculated risk-taking in innovation. Earnhardt has also addressed the integration of Abbott's technology with other companies' products, noting that the company has begun integrating Libre data with insulin pumps from multiple manufacturers, including a competitor, describing this as "the right thing for patients." She has commented on the need for partnerships beyond traditional company boundaries and has discussed the importance of making technology accessible and affordable. In earlier appearances, she reflected on lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the acceleration of virtual care platforms like the Neurosphere virtual clinic for deep brain stimulation patients, and has spoken about the need to address disparities in healthcare access. She has also discussed talent development in the health tech industry, noting the importance of helping employees from outside healthcare adapt to regulated environments and of encouraging early interest in STEM fields, particularly among underrepresented groups.

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