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Francis Van Parys

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Chief Executive Officer at Oxford Nanopore Technologies
📍 Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark, United Kingdom

Francis Van Parys is a global life sciences executive and the President of Radiometer, with a strong record at Cytiva and GE Healthcare. Noted for his strategic clarity and customer focus, he holds an MSc from Ghent University. He will transition to the CEO role at Oxford Nanopore Technologies in March 2026.

Originally from Belgium, Francis has built an international career, having lived and worked in Asia and across Europe with his wife and two sons. He is fluent in Dutch, French, and English and participates in corporate wellness events like team relay runs, showing an interest in active pursuits.

He has consistently focused on shifting from product-centric models to strategies that place patients and clinicians at the core.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark, United Kingdom
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Acute Care Diagnostics
As President of Radiometer, he emphasizes enabling faster, better clinical decisions in acute care settings to improve patient outcomes.
Patient-Centric Strategy
He advocates for moving beyond a product-focus to a strategy centered on the needs of patients and clinical decision-makers.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Chief Executive Officer
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
7-2025 - 2-2026
Board Observer
Etiometry Inc.
7-2023 - 2-2026
President & CEO
Radiometer
10-2022 - 7-2023
President (ad interim) Biotechnology Integrated Solutions
Cytiva
10-2020 - 9-2026
Board Member
Ghent University Global Campus
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Francis Van Parys – President & CEO, Radiometer. Featured in PharmaBoardroom
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Radiometer President Francis Van Parys and VP/GM Acute Care Diagnostic – Facebook Video. Featured in Facebook
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Education
1994 - 1999
MSc
Ghent University
1988 - 1994
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