Sir Michael Daniell KNZM

Sir Michael Daniell KNZM is an electrical engineer, business leader, and director who has played a pivotal role in shaping New Zealand’s medical technology sector. With a career spanning nearly five decades at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, he rose from product design engineer to Managing Director and CEO, leading the company’s evolution into a global leader in respiratory and acute care. Following his executive career, he has remained active in governance and research commercialisation. Knighted for his services to business and healthcare, Sir Michael’s impact continues to be felt both in New Zealand and internationally.