Himanshu Baid awarded EY Entrepreneur of the Year in life-sciences & healthcare

New Delhi: Himanshu Baid, Managing Director, Poly Medicure Ltd. has been bestowed with the prestigious Earnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) award in the life science and healthcare category.

Baid was announced the winner of the category as part of the 26^th EOY India 2024 awards in the presence of Bhupender Yadav, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in New Delhi.

As the Managing Director, Himanshu Baid oversees Polymed’s global sales, operations, and strategic growth. His vision is centred on delivering innovative, safe, and high-quality healthcare solutions at affordable prices. As per the company, his vision has been pivotal in Polymed’s evolution and success. His journey from education to entrepreneurial success exemplifies a remarkable blend of innovation and leadership.

Himanshu Baid, Managing Director, Poly Medicure Ltd said, “I am deeply honored to receive the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Life Sciences and Healthcare. I attribute this achievement to my family and, most importantly to the 4000+ employees of Poly Medicure Ltd. who work diligently every day to manufacture medical devices and ensure that quality healthcare is accessible to all. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire Poly Medicure team, whose commitment to innovation and quality has been the driving force behind our success. At Poly Medicure, we remain focused on improving patient care by delivering advanced, affordable medical solutions.”

In 1997, sensing the lack of safe, high-quality, and cost-effective medical devices in India, Himanshu Baid embarked on a groundbreaking journey by founding Polymed. Leveraging his profound understanding of MedTech and market trends, he set out to revolutionise the healthcare industry. Under his astute leadership, Polymed has grown into a global powerhouse in medical technology. With a workforce of over 4,000 employees and engineers across 12 ultra-modern manufacturing facilities, a dedicated R&D Centre, and global offices, Polymed is devoted to advancing healthcare worldwide through high quality medical devices.

The devices are used in over 125 countries, underscoring Polymed’s extensive global reach and the trust that healthcare professionals place in them. The diverse portfolio encompasses over 200 devices across 12 therapeutic areas, including Infusion Therapy, Dialysis, Respiratory Care, Vascular Access, Cardiology, Oncology, Urology, Gastroenterology, Critical Care, Blood Collection and Management, Anaesthesia, and Surgery & Wound Drainage.

With more than 325 patents to its credit, Polymed is tirelessly innovating, and bolstering its R&D investments to further enhance its extensive portfolio. Polymed’s annual production capacity of 1.5 billion devices demonstrates its commitment to addressing global healthcare demands.

EY Entrepreneur of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in 60 countries.