Luis de Luzuriaga
Chief Executive Officer
Luis de Luzuriaga serves as the Chief Executive Officer and is a member of the Board of Directors of Biocare Medical Ltd. In this position, Mr. de Luzuriaga reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for driving the organization to meet customer satisfaction and market growth objectives. A seasoned executive, Mr. de Luzuriaga has held senior leadership positions with Abbott, Bayer, and Leica Biosystem (A Danaher Company). Mr. de Luzuriaga is a dynamic, global leader who has successfully transformed businesses by focusing the organizations on strategy and execution. He can rally the team around his vision and rapidly drive cultural shifts while yielding quick results. Luis provides the confidence to the organization that they can, and will be, successful. Mr. de Luzuriaga is a graduate of Tufts University and served as an officer in the US Army. He is married with four children.
Ernest Chan
Chief Operations Officer
Ernest Chan is the Chief Operations Officer at Biocare Medical with two decades of experience growing and transforming global businesses and leading diverse cross-functional teams. He has a proven track record in delivering financial and operational targets through a three-pronged approach of data driven decision making, rigorous execution of Kaizen (continuous improvement), and voice of the customer driven product innovations. Prior to Biocare Medical Ernie was the President and General Manager of Carrier’s Mobile Credential Platform and was in progressive leadership roles at Fortive and Danaher. At work, Ernie is focused on building a culture of continuous improvement and driving a growth mindset across the organization. During the weekend, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Chris Gildea
Chief Strategy & Chief Financial Officer
Chris is an accomplished healthcare industry executive with over two decades of experience driving profitability and share growth for some of the largest companies in the world. In partnership with executive management, Chris utilizes his laser focus to create cutting edge customer solutions. Chris is currently the Chief Strategy and Chief Financial Officer at Biocare Medical Prior to his roles at Biocare, Chris was Worldwide Senior Director at Becton Dickinson. Chris consistently outpaces market growth through relentless execution of business strategies. Chris has trained extensively in Switzerland, China, Japan, and the UAE with focus on honing his global management and leadership skills around Commercial and Financial functions.
Kandice Creed
Senior Vice President, North America
Kandice is a dedicated commercial leader with a strong scientific background as well as over 15 years of sales and marketing experience. She has an extensive results-driven commercial history and prides herself with exceeding customer expectations and providing excellent service. She is passionate about maintaining strong relationships with customers and focusing on trust and understanding customer needs. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling, gardening and spending time with her family, including her 3 young children.
David Budd
Managing Director, EMEA/APAC
David Budd is a results-oriented leader with extensive international experience in the diagnostics and medical device industry. In his role as Managing Director for EMEA and APAC at Biocare, David is focused on global expansion and optimizing the support and focus of our Distribution Partners. David has worked in varied public and private organizations as CEO, General Manager, and Corporate Advisor, as well as commercial roles including as Marketing Director and as Sales Management. He has forged successful product development and co-marketing partnerships with several of the world’s largest diagnostics companies. Originally from Canada, David has been based in London UK for over 20 years.
John Steel
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Ecommerce, GM Empire Genomics
John Steel brings over two decades of leadership and innovation in advanced staining technologies, global commercialization, and strategic product development. At Biocare Medical, John has developed and launched all automated instrumentation platforms, significantly transforming diagnostic workflows. His leadership has driven the creation of a robust product pipeline, including groundbreaking antibodies and instruments, generating over $250 million in online revenue. John expertly managed the IVDR transition, achieving 100% compliance for Class A devices, and his comprehensive understanding of reimbursement, pricing strategy, and global market dynamics has consistently enhanced Biocare’s profitability and growth. Additionally, John is a distinguished Regional, National, and World YoYo Champion, one of only 20 National YoYo Masters worldwide, highlighting his unique blend of precision, discipline, and innovation.
Danish Younus
Vice President, Commercial Excellence
Danish Younus is the Vice President of Commercial Excellence at Biocare Medical. He has over 15 years of experience leading teams and driving profitable growth for global companies across the diagnostics and life sciences sectors. Danish is a proven leader with a talent for integrating cross-functional teams, simplifying complex problems, and leveraging customer insights to deliver impactful business outcomes. Danish has a continuous improvement mindset and is passionate about empowering his team to perform at their highest potential. Prior to Biocare, he held leadership roles at Danaher in product management, marketing, and strategy. Danish has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys.
Jason A. Ramos, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Product Excellence
Dr. Jason Ramos is an accomplished scientific leader with over 20 years of proven expertise in cancer biology and diagnostics. A trained biochemist and molecular biologist, Dr. Ramos spent the first part of his career in the pharmaceutical industry researching the molecular mechanisms of histone deacetylation as it relates to cancer biology. As Senior Vice President, Product Excellence at Biocare Medical, Dr. Ramos leads the Reagent Research and Development team to advance cancer diagnostics through the development of new antibodies and molecular probes, optimization of reagents for automated staining platforms, and scientific innovation and collaborations. He has a B.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University. Outside of Biocare Medical, he enjoys playing golf and spending time with family and friends.
David Anderson
Vice President, Partnerships and Business Development
David Anderson is a biotech leader with over 15 years of experience driving growth and innovation in the life sciences and diagnostics sector. As Vice President of Business Development at Biocare, David is focused on strategic partnerships to create opportunities for market expansion and commercial growth. Prior to Biocare, David held roles at Illumina and Synthego, where he successfully commercialized cutting-edge technologies in Next Gen Sequencing and CRISPR gene editing. Outside of work, David enjoys competing in triathlons and throwing the ball for his family golden retriever.
Pia Carusi
Vice President, Quality & Regulatory Affairs
As the Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs, Pia brings over a decade of expertise in the medical device and in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) industries. Building on her prior experience serving in Vice President roles, she has developed a proven track record of driving global regulatory compliance and leading quality systems with precision and strategic insight. Holding a degree in Mechanical Engineering and certification as a Lead Auditor, Pia specializes in MDSAP, IVDR, and navigating complex international regulatory frameworks. Her leadership philosophy centers on fostering structured processes, aligning strategy with operations, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity—ensuring compliance efforts are both effective and scalable across diverse global teams and markets.
Brian Toomajian
Vice President, Information Technology & Facilities
Brian Toomajian is a dynamic executive leader with over two decades of proven expertise in driving IT strategy, cybersecurity excellence, and operational innovation. As Vice President of Information Technology and Facilities at Biocare Medical, Brian directs strategic initiatives in digital transformation, robust cybersecurity infrastructure, and scalable operational systems, positioning the company for sustained growth and technological stability. He oversees a global footprint encompassing multiple locations, effectively managing multi-site systems integrations and facilities management. Brian’s extensive experience in managing mergers and acquisitions has equipped him with a unique capability to seamlessly integrate technology platforms, optimize enterprise-wide performance, and enhance organizational value. Prior to joining Biocare Medical, Brian served as a strategic consultant, where his approach facilitated significant operational improvements and successful technology transitions for numerous organizations. Outside of his professional endeavors, Brian values quality time spent traveling and camping with his family.
Georg Schneider
Vice President, Instrument R&D
Georg Schneider is an accomplished leader in the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and life sciences industry, bringing over 16 years of experience in the design, development, manufacturing, and service of complex medical instruments. As Vice President of Instrument R&D at Biocare Medical, he oversees a multidisciplinary team dedicated to research, development, and service, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer satisfaction across Biocare’s product portfolio. Before joining Biocare, Georg held leadership roles at Georg Schneider – Medical Instrument Consulting and BIT Group, where he successfully managed high-impact, high-value initiatives throughout the full product development life cycle. A passionate engineer at heart, Georg enjoys spending time outdoors and values quality time with family and friends.