Global surgical robotics company CMR Surgical welcomes former Johnson & Johnson executive Sushobhan Dasgupta to target high-growth markets

Global surgical robotics company CMR Surgical announced on February 19th, 2024 that former Johnson & Johnson (J&J) executive Sushobhan Dasgupta has joined its ranks as president and chief commercial officer of the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region. This personnel adjustment marks the further strengthening of CMR Surgical’s strategic layout in the global market, especially in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions where surgical robots are growing the fastest.

Personnel changes

Sushobhan Dasgupta has over 30 years of extensive experience in the global medical technology market, including a 30-year career with Johnson & Johnson. He served as a global board member and member of the Asia Pacific MedTech leadership team at Johnson & Johnson Medical Technologies, most recently as Managing Director, Johnson & Johnson Healthcare India and Vice President, Orthopedics, Johnson & Johnson Asia Pacific. His joining will undoubtedly bring rich industry experience and deep industry resources to CMR Surgical.

Supratim Bose, CEO of CMR Surgical, welcomed the move and had high hopes for Sushobhan’s joining. He said: “Sushobhan’s extensive experience working across various medtech industry markets and strong reputation among surgeons and hospitals in the region will be a real asset to us. With new product launches and strong market growth across the region, now It’s the perfect time for him to come on board and help more patients benefit from minimally invasive surgery.”

Sushobhan Dasgupta himself is also looking forward to his new job. He said: “Having worked in the medical technology sector for more than three decades in Asia Pacific and the United States, I am excited to introduce the Versius surgical robot into new markets, a truly differentiated product for hospitals and surgeons. There is great demand for surgical robots in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and we will work with the CMR team to continue to drive commercial success and most importantly help patients receive the best surgical care."

Versius Surgical Robot Market Overview

CMR Surgical’s Versius surgical robot has performed well in the global market. In 2023, the number of installed Versius surgical robots will increase by 50%, reaching 160 units, and the number of annual robot surgeries will increase by 60%, reaching 17,000 cases. This achievement is inseparable from CMR Surgical's accurate grasp of market demand and continuous product innovation.

Future outlook

The joining of Sushobhan Dasgupta marks an important milestone in CMR Surgical's development. He brings over 30 years of global healthcare industry experience, which will help lead CMR Surgical into its next phase of growth. As the new president and chief commercial officer, Dasgupta's main task is to expand CMR Surgical's influence in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region. The diverse healthcare challenges and opportunities in these regions create a favorable environment for the promotion of surgical robots. Dasgupta’s extensive experience and strategic vision are expected to drive further development of CMR Surgical, bringing advanced minimally invasive surgical technology to more patients and healthcare systems. Notably, Sushobhan Dasgupta's appointment comes at a time when demand for minimally invasive surgeries is surging. More and more patients and healthcare providers are beginning to recognize the benefits of robot-assisted surgery, including shorter recovery times, reduced scarring, and improved surgical precision and control. CMR Surgical’s Versius system is at the forefront of this transformation, demonstrating the potential of surgical robotics to redefine the standard of care.

CMR Surgical Company Introduction

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, CMR Surgical is a global medical device company committed to changing the way surgery is performed through Versius® next-generation surgical robot. Since the Versius surgical robot system received CE certification in 2019, it has completed more than 15,000 surgeries worldwide. With the joining of Sushobhan Dasgupta, CMR Surgical is expected to achieve greater breakthroughs in the global market and bring the gospel of advanced minimally invasive surgical technology to more patients.