Andrew Bastawrous is an extraordinary storyteller, and eye surgeon with an OBE, a business leaders and has a passion for global health. He doesn’t just talk – he acts. As one of the influential people driving innovation in eye care, his work has attracted global media interest and is grounded in undertaken research that delivers measurable impact.
Andrew Bastawrous: Visionary Social Entrepreneur and Global Health Leader
Andrew wears many hats – and he wears them well. He’s an eye surgeon, a global health professor, a social entrepreneur, a co-founder, and a business leader. He has also supported a social enterprise micro-bakery that empowers local communities through sustainable health initiatives. People all over the world turn to him for advice, and it’s easy to see why. With an OBE and a stack of international awards, Andrew isn’t just talking about change – he’s making it happen.
His mix of hands-on experience and big-picture thinking shows what’s possible when you combine purpose with action. As a UBS Global Visionary, he exemplifies what it means to be a global visionary, driving innovation and impact on a global scale. He has collaborated with health organisations worldwide and maintains academic ties with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, reinforcing his commitment to evidence-based global health solutions.
As an eye surgeon, professor in international eye health and social entrepreneur, Andrew is a problem solver who has taken action on some of the world’s biggest public health issues, including avoidable blindness. He’s a multi-award winning leader in the field and has spoken on the main stage at TED and been recognised by organisations like Rolex, UBS and the World Economic Forum for his efforts to transform eye health and promote global eye care using innovative public health tools across over twenty countries.
Andrew’s 2014 main stage TED Talk helped propel Peek Vision—a social enterprise he co-founded—onto the global stage. Using cutting-edge mobile technology and data intelligence, Peek Vision is addressing the global crisis of over 1 billion people living with preventable vision loss. Tools like…
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