TEAM
Dr. Miguel López PhD
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER & CO-FOUNDER
Miguel is the Founder of Xana. He holds a doctorate in Psychopharmacology from the Complutense University of Madrid, conducting his doctoral research about the neurobiological bases of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, under Prof. Carmen Sandi, Brain Mind Institute, EPFL, Switzerland. In addition, he has over 10 years of experience as a consultant and entrepreneur within the medical technology industry.
Enrique Fernández
CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER &
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Enrique has over 20 years of experience in international business development, sales, marketing and operations.
Enrique has been responsible of income statements of hundreds of millions of euros in multinational companies such as Manpower, Hays, Adecco and Telefónica.
Enrique holds a BSc in Business from the University of Cantabria, Spain.
Dr. Pedro Bermejo. MD, PhD
CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER &
CO-FOUNDER
Pedro, is the Co-Founder of Xana. Pedro is a Medical Neurologist with over 10 years of clinical experience in different hospitals. He has colaborated with multinational neurostimulation companies and participated in 15 clinical trials. Pedro share his time between Xana and his role as Medical Director of Translational Medicine at UCB Pharma in Brussels, Belgium.
Dr. David Calvo MD, PhD
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
David is a Senior Cardiologist wiht specialization in Electrophysiology at San Carlos University Hospital of Madrid, Spain. He is an international expert in the study of arrhythmias and President of the Spanish Heart Rhythm Society. More than 10 years’ experience in international research centers such as University of Michigan and SUNY Upstate in NY, USA.
Carlos Fuentes
HEAD OF PRODUCT
Carlos has over 15 years of experience in engineering and project management of innovative high-tech products with patentable results. Specialized in hardware-software integration, sustainability and design.
Carlos holds a MSc in Industrial Design & doctoral studies from the University of Oviedo, Spain.
ALBERTO FARRÉ
HEAD OF ELECTRONICS
Alberto is a senior Electronic & Avionics Technical Engineer with over 25 years of experience working in high complex and challenging enviroments both in the medical field as well as in the army as a Navy Officer.
Alberto holds both a degree in Electronic Engineer as well as Aircraf Mainteinance, from the Spanish Army.
advisory board
Dr. Joaquín Azpilicueta. MD
Dr. Azpilicueta is a Cardiologist with over 25 years of executive experience in several multinational companies such as Medtronic Welch Allyn and Gambro where he served as EMEA & LATAM VP
Dr. Azpilicueta holds a Bachelor’s in Medicine and a Specialization in Cardiology from, the University of Navarra, and an MBA, from Instituto Empresa (IE), Spain
Prof. José Antonio Vega. MD, PhD
Dr. Vega is a Professor of Anatomy and the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Oviedo.
International expert in the study of the peripheral nervous system, with more than 200 publications on the subject.
Dr. Vega holds a Bachelor’s and a Doctore degree in Medicine from the University of Oviedo.
Dr. Iñaki Gurtubay MD, PhD
Dr. Iñaki Gª Gurtubay is the Head of the Neurophysiology Service and Sleep Unit at Navarra Hospital Complex. Dr. Gurtubay is also a Professor of Bioengineering at the Public University of Navarra.
Dr. Gurtubay holds a Bachelor’s and a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Navarra, Spain.
Agustín Canales
Agustin is an executive with over 20 years of experience in executive roles in the medical device industry with international experience as General Manager & Business Director in multinational companies such as Zimmer-Biomet and Exactech Inc.
Agustín holds an MSc in Engineering and a Postgraduate in the London Business School.
SWITZERLAND
Xana Stim Sárl
Switzerland Innovation Park
Basel Area AG Jura Site
Place des Sciences 2
2822 Correaux.
+41 21 588 04 55
SPAIN
Xana Innovation SL
C/Los Prados 166
33203, Gijón, Asturias
+34 984 300 141