Eng. Hatim Najjar
Hatim Najjar is a Biomedical Engineering Consultant, Executive Leader, and Healthcare Entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience across medical devices, healthcare services, and market access within Saudi Arabia and the region.
He is the Founder & CEO of iDeal iDea for Medical Equipment Technology, a Saudi-based company delivering practical and sustainable healthcare solutions, and the Founder of Saudi Med Access, a specialized platform supporting global MedTech and Biotech companies in understanding and entering the Saudi healthcare market through education and strategic guidance.
Professional & Leadership Experience
Hatim previously served as CEO and Board Member of the Saudi Scientific Society for Biomedical Engineering (SSSBE) and is currently a member of the Industrial Advisory Board at the College of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, contributing to aligning academic outcomes with real healthcare industry needs.
His career includes extensive leadership experience at GE HealthCare, where he held multiple roles ranging from field operations to regional leadership and business development across Saudi Arabia, MEA, EMEA, and MENAT regions.
Clinical, Technical & Commercial Expertise
Throughout his career, Hatim worked across multiple healthcare domains, including cardiology, critical care, anesthesiology, healthcare IT, hospital planning, and large-scale medical equipment projects.
This combination of clinical exposure and commercial responsibility enabled him to develop a deep understanding of healthcare systems, decision-making processes, and technology adoption within complex healthcare environments.
Healthcare Market Access & Strategic Advisory
Hatim specializes in bridging biomedical innovation with commercialization, regulatory readiness, and healthcare market access, helping companies transform advanced medical technologies into market-ready solutions within the Saudi healthcare ecosystem.
He is also an official Business Mentor at Monsha’at (Saudi Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises) in the healthcare services and medical devices sector, where he supports startups and companies in building scalable, compliant, and sustainable healthcare businesses.
Industry Impact & Vision
By combining technical depth, executive leadership, and market insight, Hatim Najjar acts as a trusted advisor to companies seeking to enter or expand in the Saudi healthcare market, contributing to innovation-driven growth aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.