2024 MedTech Industry Award Winners
The MedTech Industry Awards are highly regarded within the medical technology sector and recognise technologies, companies and individuals that/who have made a significant contribution to the industry.

Kerrin Rennie Award Winner 2024
Annalise Enterprise CT Brain by Annalise.ai
Annalise Enterprise CT Brain is a software-as-a-medical device intended to assist clinicians with the interpretation of non-contrast brain CT studies. The device analyses images within 2-minutes of acquisition and flags high priority studies in the radiologist work-list for rapid assessment. When interpreting studies, the device provides a “second set of eyes” reducing human bias and minimising the risk of misdiagnosis.
Outstanding Achievement Award Winner 2024
Falko Theile, BIOTRONIK
Falko, as Director of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs at BIOTRONIK, brings over 25 years of expertise in enhancing outcomes for cardiac patients in Australia and New Zealand. His dynamic presence within MTAA committees has driven positive changes benefiting countless patients. Falko’s representation of the industry is marked by his unwavering passion, infectious sense of humour, and highly respected insights, shaping policies and garnering respect from industry colleagues and government officials.


Women in MedTech Company Champion Award Winner 2024
Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific has made significant strides in promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce. The company has achieved a 51% representation of women in its workforce and has focused on attracting and developing female talent, with 52% of new hires in 2024 being females. Boston Scientific has also increased the presence of women in management and leadership positions to 43.4% through its “3Up by 2023” goal. These efforts have been recognised by Great Place To Work Australia, ranking the company 25th in the top 30 list of Australia’s Best Workplaces in 2024.
Women in MedTech Industry Award Winner 2024
Paula Williams, Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Paula has worked in the healthcare industry for more than 30 years, in the role of a registered nurse as well as in MedTech for 25 of those years. Today she co-leads J&J’s Women’s Leadership & Inclusion group and has a deep passion for developing women in their personal career journeys, leading the Mentoring Connections Program in recent years. Paula role models a passionate and successful working woman with an active and adventurous family life.


Women in MedTech - Emerging Women in Leadership Award Winner 2024
Judith Raj Narayanan, Dentalife Australia
Judith joined Dentalife in 2019 and played a crucial role in the company’s rapid growth, from 8 to 30 staff members. Her commitment and leadership skills led to her promotion to General Manager. With a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Monash University, Judith is dedicated to improving the industry through exceptional leadership. She excels in change management and efficiency optimisation, prioritising personal and team development for the benefit of Dentalife.