Ben Cheong
About Ben Cheong
Ben Cheong is the Managing Director, China at Teleflex, with over two decades of experience in the medical device industry, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
Managing Director, Teleflex China
Ben Cheong currently serves as the Managing Director for Teleflex in China. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's operations and market strategies within the region. His extensive background in the medical device industry provides valuable insights into managing and growing the business in a competitive market.
Previous Roles at Boston Scientific
Ben Cheong held multiple leadership roles at Boston Scientific. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Country Director for Thailand and the Philippines, based in Bangkok. His prior roles at Boston Scientific included being the Country Director for Taiwan and Hong Kong from 2016 to 2019, and the Marketing Director of AMEA Urology from 2014 to 2016. Earlier, he also served as the Business Manager for Asia Pacific Urology from 2012 to 2014 in Singapore.
Experience at Medtronic
Ben worked at Medtronic in two significant capacities. From 2010 to 2012, he was the Business Director and General Manager for Medtronic Spine in China, stationed in Shanghai. Before that, he served as the Business Manager for ASEAN ENT/NT and Spine from 2008 to 2010. His responsibilities included managing business operations and driving market growth within these regions.
Educational Background
Ben Cheong has a well-rounded educational background. He completed his Executive Education in Business Administration and Management from Columbia Business School in 2014 and Marketing Executive Education from Wharton Business School in 2010. He earned an MBA in Marketing & Consulting from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he holds a B Bus from Nanyang Technological University Singapore, which he completed from 1993 to 1996.
Medical Device Industry Expertise
With over two decades of experience in the medical device industry, Ben Cheong has a strong background in marketing and business management, particularly within the healthcare sector. His roles across multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region have equipped him with a deep understanding of market dynamics and strategic business growth. He has been instrumental in the expansion and growth of companies like Boston Scientific and Medtronic in this competitive field.