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Roy Calderón

Sr. Director Global Supply Chain at Hologic
Roy Calderón is a seasoned leader with more than 25 years of experience driving operational excellence across medical devices, semiconductors, and specialty chemicals industries. As general manager, global supply chain director, and manufacturing director, he has consistently delivered transformative results: boosting revenue, expanding gross profit margins, and improving EBITDA through predictive analytics and process optimization. His expertise in supply chain management has slashed back-orders, enhanced on-time delivery rates, and increased inventory turnover, earning recognition for integrating government agencies and cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges. A certified John C. Maxwell leadership trainer and NLP Master Practitioner, Calderón holds dual MBAs in Operations Management and Medical Devices Management, complemented by a CSCM certification and Big Data specialization. As an executive consultant and keynote speaker, he merges transformational leadership principles with cutting-edge AI tools to develop high-impact leaders and future-proof supply chains. His unique approach—rooted in Situational and Servant Leadership—has empowered professionals across Costa Rica’s booming medtech sector to overcome stagnation and achieve career growth.
4:15-5:15 p.m.

Thursday April 24, 2025

A Look at Labor: Assessing Human Resources in Costa Rica

Medical device manufacturers are constantly seeking to address concerns and issues involving labor. Securing the best people for the right positions is an ongoing challenge. Companies are competing for many of the same types of candidates for roles they need to fill. This panel will look at the current situation with labor and what they are doing to help resolve problems they face. Panelists will share best practices and offer their own insights and experience in tackling this task. Moderated by Roy Calderón