Business
Transforming Medical Device Production in Costa Rica: Interview with Bernal Rodríguez Jiménez – Chief Executive Officer, ITEK, Costa Rica
Bernal, CEO of ITEK, highlights the MedTech sector's remarkable resilience and the importance of continuous investment in health, noting its "recession-proof" nature. He recounts founding ITEK to fill a market gap in Costa Rica, offering a "manufacturing-as-a-service" platform that allows small and startup MedTech OEMs to manufacture in Costa Rica without needing a physical presence. ITEK prioritizes long-term, transparent customer relationships and fostering a strong internal culture while planning geographical expansion into new markets like the Dominican Republic and considering investments in base manufacturing technologies.