Cristina Gabardi

Cristina Gabardi is a healthcare business executive with an extensive track record of leadership across Abbott and GE Healthcare, having led large-scale P&L portfolios in international, multicultural environments. She most recently served as CEO & Managing Director of Abbott Cardiovascular Italy and General Manager of Structural Heart Italy, leading a high-performing team across multiple cardiovascular divisions. Earlier in her career, she directed the global development and launch of GE Healthcare's first 4D Compact Ultrasound technology, managing a global business portfolio across R&D centres worldwide. Cristina holds a degree in Electronics Engineering from Politecnico di Milano and a Master in Marketing Management from Bocconi School of Economics & Management — a rare dual profile bridging deep technical expertise and business strategy in MedTech.