Chemu Langat

Enabling health at home through technology and meaningful connections

Chemu Lang'at is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Best Buy Health, a division of Best Buy Co. Inc. In her role, she leads the Operations and Quality & Regulatory functions for the company's health technology business.1 2

Professional Background

Chemu's responsibilities as COO include:

Overseeing the Caring Centers
Expanding the supply chain and operational ecosystem
Driving a culture of quality
Ensuring compliance of offerings and medical devices
Leading health equity initiatives for Best Buy Health1 2

Prior to joining Best Buy, Chemu held several notable positions:

Regional Head for Africa at Medtronic Labs, where she developed and scaled community-based, technology-enabled solutions for chronic disease management
Principal Biomedical Engineer at Medtronic
Systems Safety and Reliability Engineer at NASA's Johnson Space Center1

Education

Chemu has a strong educational background in engineering and business:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Assistive Technology from Hampshire College
Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology
Executive MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology1 2

Board Memberships and Advisory Roles

Chemu is actively involved in various organizations:

Board member of the Best Buy Foundation
Board member of Splash International
Strategic advisor for TIP Global Health1 2

Her diverse experience in biomedical engineering, aerospace, and healthcare technology has equipped her with a unique skill set to lead operations in the health technology sector at Best Buy Health.