Topcon Healthcare, Inc. Appoints Krysten Williams as Head of Digital Health Solutions & Clinical Development – EMEA
LA JOLLA, CA, May 8, 2025 — Topcon Healthcare, Inc., a global leader in digital healthcare solutions and robotic diagnostics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Krysten Williams as Head of Digital Solutions & Clinical Development – EMEA. In this role, Krysten will lead the expansion of the company’s digital innovation strategy across Europe, guiding the development of new solutions that support the company’s Healthcare from the Eye™ initiative, a connected care model that uses ocular imaging and artificial intelligence (AI), powered ocular imaging or functional data to detect and manage both ocular and systemic diseases.
“Krysten is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who brings deep expertise in imaging, software, and commercialization across the global eye care and digital health landscape,” said Ali Tafreshi, CEO & President of Topcon Healthcare, Inc. “Her ability to translate clinical innovation into scalable solutions will be pivotal as we expand our Healthcare from the Eye ecosystem across Europe and the broader healthcare landscape.”
Krysten joins Topcon Healthcare from Heidelberg Engineering, where she held multiple senior leadership roles, including Head of Global Marketing and Education, Head of Product Management and Clinical Affairs, and Managing Director of Heidelberg Engineering Ltd. Her career has focused on empowering eye care professionals to improve patient care by delivering digital healthcare solutions in retail practice, clinic and scientific research.
At Topcon Healthcare, Williams will create a team based in Europe to work closely with key members of the EMEA region to drive the innovation efforts across the digital solutions portfolio, with a focus on developing and scaling clinically meaningful tools that integrate imaging, data, and AI. She will also play a key role in strengthening collaboration between Topcon’s technology, clinical, and commercial teams, as well as with external partners and healthcare systems.
“I’m honored to join Topcon Healthcare at a time of meaningful transformation in digital health,” said Krysten Williams. “The opportunity to help shape solutions that use the eye to deliver earlier, more personalized care is truly exciting. I look forward to working with the team to drive innovation that benefits both clinicians and patients.”
Krysten has extensive experience in delivering innovative clinical solutions, scalable go to market strategies, and implementing AI-based clinical workflows. She has a proven track record for building commercial success by developing high-performance teams, fostering a collaborative work environment and driving growth.
With this appointment, Topcon Healthcare, Inc. strengthens its commitment to innovative leadership in Europe and globally. Krysten’s experience will help shape and expand the next phase of the company’s solutions pipeline by delivering intelligent, connected, and clinically grounded tools that advance the future of preventive and personalized care.
About Topcon Healthcare
Topcon Healthcare, Inc. is part of Topcon Corporation, a leading provider of digital healthcare solutions. Our vision is to improve access and quality of healthcare while decreasing the cost of care. To achieve this vision, we created Healthcare from the Eye™, a connected care ecosystem using AI-powered disease detection and management applied to noninvasive retinal imaging. For more information, visit topconhealthcare.com
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