Lewis Gradon has been with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare since 1983. He has held various engineering positions and oversees the development of its range of products as well the development of its manufacturing, quality, intellectual property, supply chain and clinical research functions. Mr Gradon has been the managing director & chief executive since April 2016. Prior to that, he spent 15 years as senior vice president of products & technology, and six years as general manager of research and development.