Bassil Akra

Dr. Bassil Akra is CEO and President of AKRA TEAM in Germany (GmbH) and the USA (Inc), a globally acting consultancy company. Dr. Akra was the Vice President of Strategic Business Development at the Global Medical Health Services of TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH. He has vast experience in leadership, business management, research, development, quality management, and regulatory approval of medical devices, combination devices, and ATMP Products. Dr. Akra played an essential role during the implementation of the medical device regulation in Europe. He was also involved in the drafting of several European guidance documents (e.g. MEDDEV, MDCG, etc.) and International Standards. He spent the last years of his career at TÜV SÜD training and educating various stakeholders on EU Legislations. Dr. Akra is also member of the Board of the EU Association TEAM PRRC. He is also member of the MDR EY Survey Advisory Group.