Omar is the President & CEO of GE Healthcare’s Clinical Systems, a $4.9 billion division with a mission to develop innovative technologies that improve clinical precision at every point of patient care. Under Omar’s leadership, Clinical Systems has sustained annual double-digit growth over several years, with these diverse technologies reaching more patients and healthcare professionals around the world. Clinical Systems comprises of GE’s Ultrasound, Monitoring Solutions, Interventional and Diagnostics Cardiology, Bone Densitometry, Maternal-Infant Care and Life Support Solutions businesses.

Omar Ishrak’s technology leadership and business acumen have been instrumental in positioning GE to become the world’s leading provider of Ultrasound systems and services. Under Omar, the Ultrasound division has delivered a continuous stream of innovation, expanded into new clinical applications and dramatically broadened global distribution to achieve annual double-digit growth since 1995. Omar was promoted to Vice President and Officer of the General Electric Company in 1999. He was appointed President and CEO of Clinical Systems, his present position in January 2005.

Omar joined GE with more than 13 years of technology development and business management experience, holding leadership positions including Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and Product Development, Elbit Ultrasound Group and various product development and engineering positions at Philips Ultrasound.

He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of London, King's College.

Omar is a member of the board at The Blood Center of Wisconsin and also on the Health Leadership Council of the Save the Children Foundation.