Rafael Donnay
About Rafael Donnay
Rafael Donnay serves as the Senior Vice President of Product & Reimbursement at Ceribell, where he has held various leadership roles since 2018. With a strong background in medical devices and engineering, he has over 15 years of experience in the medtech industry, including significant positions at St. Jude Medical, Medtronic, and Philips.
Current Role at Ceribell
Rafael Donnay serves as the Senior Vice President of Product & Reimbursement at Ceribell, a company specializing in Point-of-Care EEG technology. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the strategic direction of product development and reimbursement strategies. His role involves overseeing the integration of innovative solutions within the healthcare landscape, ensuring that Ceribell's offerings meet market needs and regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience at Ceribell
Prior to his current role, Rafael Donnay held several positions at Ceribell. He served as Vice President of Marketing from 2019 to 2021, followed by Vice President of Commercial Strategy from 2021 to 2022. He also worked as Vice President of Product & Reimbursement from 2022 to 2023, and as Senior Director of Marketing from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Ceribell has been marked by a focus on marketing strategies and commercial initiatives.
Professional Background in Medical Devices
Rafael Donnay has extensive experience in the medical device industry, having worked with various technologies, including pacemakers, defibrillators, and coronary stents. His career began at St. Jude Medical, where he focused on engineering and product development. He has also held significant marketing leadership roles at companies such as Stryker and Philips, where he contributed to global marketing strategies and product launches.
Educational Qualifications
Rafael Donnay holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University from 2000 to 2002, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University from 1997 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in engineering and marketing within the medtech sector.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Throughout his career, Rafael Donnay has developed multi-year strategic plans and defined new product indications. He played a key role in the commercialization of a novel device-based treatment for hypertension at Ardian, which was later acquired by Medtronic. His diverse background includes experience in both upstream and downstream marketing, focusing on global product launches and brand development across various markets.