Professor Andrew Bastawrous OBE is an internationally recognised eye surgeon, social entrepreneur and global health innovator who helps leaders navigate complexity with confidence. Through compelling storytelling and practical leadership insights, he inspires organisations to turn uncertainty into opportunity, purpose into performance, and innovation into meaningful impact.
Professor Andrew Bastawrous OBE is an internationally acclaimed eye surgeon, professor, social entrepreneur and global health innovator whose work has transformed the delivery of eye care around the world. At Speaker Ideas, we recommend Andrew for organisations seeking an inspiring keynote that combines visionary leadership, innovation, resilience and practical lessons on navigating complexity in times of rapid change.
Drawing on his experience building globally recognised healthcare solutions, Andrew demonstrates how leaders can develop clarity, foster trust and create lasting impact when certainty is impossible.
Andrew has built an exceptional career at the intersection of medicine, technology, entrepreneurship and social impact. As the founder and CEO of Peek Vision, he has pioneered digital health technologies that are helping address the global challenge of avoidable sight loss, enabling millions of people to access eye care across more than twenty countries.
An accomplished eye surgeon and Professor of International Eye Health, Andrew combines frontline clinical expertise with world-leading academic research to develop scalable, evidence-based healthcare solutions. His work has attracted international recognition for demonstrating how technology, partnerships and data can improve healthcare outcomes in complex environments.
His career spans clinical medicine, research, business leadership and innovation, giving him a unique perspective on how organisations can translate ambitious ideas into measurable results. Whether developing medical technology, building international partnerships or leading multidisciplinary teams, Andrew has consistently demonstrated how purpose-driven leadership can create transformational change.
As a serial entrepreneur and business leader, he has collaborated with governments, NGOs, global health organisations, investors and private sector partners to deliver innovative solutions that improve lives at scale. His ability to bridge science, technology, leadership and commercial thinking makes his insights highly relevant for executive teams, business leaders and organisations navigating disruption.
Andrew is a compelling storyteller who combines…
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