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Bernard Zovighian

Chief Executive Officer & Director, Edwards Lifesciences

Search every verified Bernard Zovighian interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Bernard Zovighian, CEO of Edwards Lifesciences, participated in a keynote conversation with Scott Pantel, Founder and CEO of LSI, at the LSI Europe '26 Emerging Medtech Summit in Barcelona on October 9, 2026. During the discussion, Zovighian reflected on the company's history in transcatheter valve replacement, noting that early internal projects faced repeated failures and that an external acquisition also proved unsuccessful before the team regrouped. He described his vision for the company as focused on greater patient impact rather than simply becoming larger, and emphasized the importance of maintaining a mission-driven culture where senior leadership remains deeply involved in structural heart. Zovighian also addressed the company's market position, characterizing Edwards as a leader in structural heart with large unmet patient needs and ongoing innovation. He stated that he tells shareholders that Edwards is one of the less risky investments due to its leadership and continued innovation in the space. He referenced the evolution of the company's product portfolio, including surgical valves, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and transcatheter mitral therapy (TMT), and spoke about the importance of durability of performance, a theme he said he emphasizes on earnings calls.

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