Ceyhun Akcay

Ceyhun Akcay is Vice President of Research & Development at LivaNova, where he leads the development of implantable device platforms for obstructive sleep apnea. He is a senior R&D leader with extensive experience across the medical technology value chain, spanning early concept development, system architecture, hardware-software integration, and scaling complex products into robust, manufacturable platforms. Prior to LivaNova, Ceyhun held senior research and development leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson MedTech and Alcon, where he led multidisciplinary teams and programs across multiple device categories within global organizations. His work has consistently focused on managing technical risk, shaping platform strategy, and translating innovation into reliable, real-world products.