Dig Howitt is the CEO and President of Cochlear, a leading company in implantable hearing devices. Dig has been serving the company since 2000 in a variety of roles, including Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Logistics. Under his direction, Cochlear has expanded its reach and now serves the hearing needs of over 190 countries.

Before joining Cochlear, Dig was the Non-Executive Director of Organic Response. He is a member of the Male Champions of Change STEM Group.

In this episode…

The world of audiology is quickly expanding internationally. For some, proper hearing is seen as a luxury — but now, hearing loss is finally being treated through better treatment and healthcare. Few groups are leading the charge like Cochlear.

Cochlear is an international business with a consumer base in almost 200 countries. They are passionate about increasing awareness and access to cochlear implants. Their team and outreach have grown exponentially over the past 20 years, in great part due to Dig Howitt. So where do they plan on going from here?

Dr. Mark Syms hosts Dig Howitt, President and CEO of Cochlear, to hear his thoughts on the future of cochlear implants. The two go over the progress made so far and where they see possible advancements on the horizon. Dig then takes us through his storied career, the different marketplaces around the globe, and how to raise awareness for hearing loss treatment. Hear all this and more on this episode of the ListenUp! podcast.