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Jared Watkin
Senior Vice President at Abbott
Jared Watkin is the Senior Vice President of Diabetes Care at Abbott, a role he assumed in June 2015, after serving as the Divisional Vice President of Technical Operations at Abbott's Diabetes Care division.
With a deep passion for science, Jared finds inspiration in developing innovative and accessible technologies for diabetes management. He takes pride in leading the team that created the groundbreaking FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system, benefiting over 2 million individuals worldwide.
Jared's journey at Abbott began in 1996 when the company acquired Medisense, Inc. Over the years, he has held various significant positions within Abbott's diabetes business, including as Senior R&D Director and Divisional Vice President of Research and Development.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. Outside of work, Jared enjoys traveling, sports, and quality time with his family.
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