CEO, DIALITY
WHY: Heads company developing a hemodialysis machine that can be used in multiple care settings, including nursing homes, hospitals, dialysis centers, and at home. Khawar, a nephrologist, has been CEO since May 2018. M.D. degree from University of Glasgow.
IN THE NEWS: In March, the Irvine-based company announced securing $24M in Series B2 funding from private investors.
QUOTABLE: “To accommodate cost-effective delivery in all care settings, hemodialysis machines need to be user friendly for non-specialty nurses, patients and care partners.”