Meet Our Team: Expert Regulatory Consultants in Asia

Asia Actual stands out with the region’s foremost medical device regulatory consultants. Our dedicated team excels in guiding clients through Asia’s intricate regulatory landscapes with efficiency and expertise. Specializing in novel and high-risk devices, we offer comprehensive services encompassing registration, reimbursement strategies, and post-market vigilance support.

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Representing 186 companies

from 38 Countries

1,495+ Devices

Registered to Date

Meet Our Team.

“We Know, and Love, Asian Markets.”

Bryan Gilburg, Managing Director, Asia Actual, LLC (USA)

With 20 years of experience in the medical device industry, Bryan has dedicated his career to expanding sales in Asian markets. In 2015, Bryan founded Asia Actual, assembling a team of highly experienced, professional, and results-oriented consultants across the region to help clients tackle their most significant sales challenges.

Before establishing Asia Actual, Bryan served as Vice President of Business Development at Emergo Group, where he spearheaded the establishment and growth of the company’s regulatory consulting business in Asia. Prior to his tenure at Emergo, Bryan spent a decade providing consulting services focused on market assessment, establishing sales channels, and managing them both in Asia and the US for various medical device companies. Earlier in his career, Bryan managed Asia business operations for large multinational medical device firms.

Bryan holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, as well as a BA in Economics and East Asian Studies from St. Lawrence University. He is fluent in Japanese and has extensive experience living, studying, and working in Japan and China.

Gunjan Verma, Managing Partner, Asia Actual Pvt. Ltd. (India)

Gunjan Verma serves as Managing Partner at Asia Actual India, located in Gurgaon (National Capital Region – NCR), India. Previously, Gunjan held the role of Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance at Zimmer Biomet India. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from the Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Delhi University, and completed her Post Graduate Degree in Pharmaceutics from the same institute. Additionally, Gunjan holds a Masters Diploma in Business Administration specializing in International Business from Symbiosis Institute of Distance Learning.

Gunjan’s career began at Win-Medicare Limited in 1999, where she progressed through various roles of increasing responsibility at Baxter, Reckitt Benckiser, and Zimmer Biomet. Her expertise lies in Regulatory Affairs and Commercial Quality Assurance across diverse sectors including Medical Devices, In-vitro Diagnostics, Pharmaceuticals, Combination Products, Cosmetics, and Consumer goods.

Throughout her career, Gunjan has spearheaded initiatives in Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Advocacy, and Policy Development. She has also played a pivotal role in Integrity and Compliance, driving compliance initiatives, process enhancements, and strategic issue resolutions.

Active in industry advocacy and engagement, Gunjan has contributed to significant reports such as the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) – Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Report 2014 – Medical Technology Vision 2025 – A $50 Billion Opportunity for India. She has also contributed to the BCG-CII Vision Report 2015 – The $50 Billion Opportunity – Making it happen for India.

Ashoniya Puri, Senior Consultant, Asia Actual Pvt. Ltd. (India)

Ashoniya Puri brings a decade of experience in Regulatory Affairs to her role. For the past 8 years, she has contributed her expertise at Asia Actual, following a 2-year tenure at the CDSCO. Ashoniya’s accomplishments include securing over 200 DMF submission approvals and multiple direct approvals without follow-up queries from regulatory authorities.

Ashoniya holds an undergraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs from Jamia Hamdard University and a Masters of Pharmacy from Delhi University. Fluent in both English and Hindi, she is adept at navigating regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance with precision.

Ilham Hidayattulah, Principal Consultant, PT Asia Actual Indonesia

Ilham brings a decade of expertise in managing device registrations and quality systems in Indonesia, working with multinational companies including Dräger Medical (Germany), Nipro Medical (Japan), and Bu Kwang Medical (Korea).

His extensive registration portfolio spans electromedical devices (both radiation and non-radiation emitting), non-electromedical devices (both sterile and non-sterile), and IVD reagents. Ilham collaborates closely with principals to devise registration and grouping strategies that align with overall business objectives, facilitating importing, e-Catalogue submissions, and driving sales growth in Indonesia.

Active in advocacy and engagement initiatives, Ilham participates in industry bodies such as the Medical Device and Laboratory Equipment Association (GAKESLAB). He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Bandung School of Pharmacy and a master’s degree in Management from Widyatama University (Bandung). Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English, Ilham excels in navigating regulatory landscapes and fostering business success.

Sayoomporn (Noi) Suwannabot, General Manager, Asia Actual (Thailand)

Noi is a seasoned professional in the medical device industry, boasting over 20 years of experience.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Science, Medical Technology from Mahidol University, followed by a Master’s Degree in IT Management from King Mongkut Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang. Noi has held significant roles including RA/QA Supervisor at Abbott Diagnostics (IVD), Medtronic, and RA/QA Manager at Zimmer Biomet and Align Technology.

Throughout her career, Noi has provided exemplary leadership, ensuring that products align with company objectives. She adeptly navigates Thailand’s intricate regulatory landscape with thoughtfulness and efficiency.

Mintranee (Min) Obromsuk, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Asia Actual (Thailand)

Min has been with Asia Actual for over three years, accumulating extensive experience in the medical device regulatory affairs industry during this time. She has developed a strong expertise in registering Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and securing advertisement approvals. Min has successfully submitted and obtained approvals for more than 40 products in Thailand, consistently keeping headquarters updated on the country’s frequently changing regulatory landscape.

She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Chulalongkorn University.

Glend Llantada, General Manager, Asia Actual (Philippines)

Glend joined Asia Actual in 2016 as the General Manager for the Manila office. With 30 years of experience in medical equipment services, he brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise. During his tenure, Glend has supported the product registration, importation, and distribution of over 500 medical and IVD equipment/devices.

Before joining Asia Actual, Glend managed services and operations for several medical equipment companies in the Philippines. He has also undergone extensive training on a variety of medical equipment products, both locally and internationally.

Glend holds a BS degree in Electronics Engineering from Mapúa University (formerly Mapúa Institute of Technology) in Manila and maintains a valid Professional Regulation Commission license.

Charmaine Roson, Principal Consultant, Asia Actual (Philippines)

Charmaine joined Asia Actual in 2015 as the Principal Consultant for the Manila office. As one of the most experienced regulatory affairs professionals in the country, she has successfully obtained more than 500 medical device application approvals.

Before her tenure at Asia Actual, Charmaine spent over 15 years leading medical device registration operations for multinational companies, including Terumo, Becton Dickinson, Baxter Healthcare, and B. Braun.

Charmaine holds a BS degree in Pharmacy from Centro Escolar University and is certified as a Philippines FDA Qualified Person in Industry for medical devices, drugs, and vaccines. She is also a founder and officer of the Philippine Association of Medical Device Regulatory Professionals (PAMDRP) and actively volunteers for medical missions in underserved areas of the Philippines.

David Vo, General Manager, Asia Actual (VietNam)

David has over 10 years of experience in the medical device industry, with a background as a molecular researcher and sales expert. He specializes in in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), consulting, importing, and distribution services.

David is dedicated to ensuring high compliance with Vietnamese law and conducts in-depth market research for his clients. He has expertise in establishing and managing distribution channels (both B2B and B2C) and provides in-country representative and post-market surveillance support for multinational manufacturers.

David holds a Bachelor of Biotechnology and a Bachelor of Law, as well as a Lawyer Certificate.

Albert Pranoto, Director of Business Development (Singapore)

Albert has over 15 years of experience in the medical device industry, specializing in the commercialization of new technologies in Asian markets for major companies such as GE, Medtronic, and Philips. He joined Asia Actual to leverage his extensive knowledge and experience with dynamic clientele, focusing on market assessments, market access, reimbursement, KOL identification and development, trade finance, and regulatory compliance. Albert is known for his infectious positive outlook and seasoned professionalism.

Before transitioning to the medical device industry, Albert had a successful career in the petrochemical sector. He holds an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Diponegoro University and an MBA in Strategic Management and Finance from the University of Birmingham.

A native of Indonesia, Albert has lived in Singapore for over 12 years and is fluent in both Bahasa Indonesia and English. Outside of work, Albert is a dedicated husband and father who enjoys playing tennis.

Kenna Rasiklal, Principal Consultant, Asia Actual Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)

Kenna is the Principal Consultant of Asia Actual in Singapore. A dedicated and experienced regulatory professional, she has successfully registered more than 500 medical and IVD devices. Kenna has been involved with medical devices since the inception of the voluntary regulatory process in 2003 and has operated a regulatory consulting company covering Singapore and Malaysia since 2007.

Kenna effectively uses her industry knowledge to help clients strategize, prepare, and submit new product applications. She is also highly experienced in creating, documenting, and implementing standard operating procedures and quality systems such as GDPMDS, GDP, and GMP.

Kenna holds a Pharmacy degree from the University of Science, Malaysia, and speaks English, Malay, Hindi, and Bahasa Indonesia.

Todd Daigneault, Director of Operations, Asia Actual, LLC (USA)

Todd is the Director of Operations at Asia Actual LLC in the United States and has been with the company for 4.5 years. He manages all international projects as well as internal and client-facing operations.

Todd brings over 10 years of experience in scientific research and the medical device industry. Before joining Asia Actual, he was a Sales Manager at the MIND Research Institute and a Business Development Coordinator at Emergo Group.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Endicott College, with double minors in Computer Science and International Studies. Having lived abroad in Shanghai and Nanjing, Todd has some conversational ability in Mandarin and is fluent in English.

Jack Liang, Managing Partner, Asia Actual (Australia)

Jack has been in the RA/QA area of the medical device sector for more than 12 years. He has been working in both industry and government regulatory bodies in Australia and EU Notified Body.
Jack has expertise in global registration and especially in Australian registration. He has experience in different kinds of device registration, including active devices, implantable devices, standalone software, and full classification registration.

Jack holds a Master’s degree in Bio-medical engineering and an MBA. He loves sports and can speak fluent English and Mandarin as well as some Japanese and Vietnamese.

Sarah Baik, Principal Consultant (Korea)

Sarah is one of the premier medical device regulatory consultants in the Korean market. Over a 10-year period, she has managed more than 200 successful MFDS (formerly KFDA) registration applications with exceptional efficiency and professionalism. Her portfolio includes a diverse range of products, from radiation-emitting isotopes and aesthetic lasers to drug-eluting stents and IVD products. In addition to medical device registrations, Sarah’s expertise encompasses KGMP audits and reimbursement applications. She joined Asia Actual as a partner in 2015.

In 2010, Sarah founded INTER MD, Inc. in Seoul, Korea, to help medical device companies access the Korean market. Before establishing INTER MD, she was the Senior RA Manager at Medi Help Line, a provider of regulatory and license holding services for life sciences companies. Her regulatory expertise is further enhanced by her experience as a professional translator in a patent office and as a nurse at the prestigious Samsung Medical Center.

Sarah holds a BA in Nursing Science from Yonsei University and is a Korean-English translator.

Eric Leung, General Manager, Asia Actual Limited (Hong Kong)

Eric is the General Manager of Asia Actual in Hong Kong, bringing 20 years of regional sales and regulatory experience along with a passion for supporting medical device companies with innovative market entry solutions.

In 2013, Eric founded Veecare Asia Limited to assist medical device companies with regulatory documentation, quality system implementation, and device testing. Prior to establishing Veecare, Eric was the global head of regulatory services for the Life Sciences Division of Underwriters Laboratories (UL), where he was responsible for establishing the medical device regulatory consulting division. This division provided regulatory and testing consultancy for food and medical manufacturers. Before his tenure at UL, Eric held key business development positions at 3M, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Roche Diagnostic, and Wyeth.

Eric holds an MBA and a BA in Business Studies from the City University of Hong Kong. He speaks Cantonese and Mandarin, holds a professional diploma in diagnostic radiology from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and is ISO 13485 Lead Auditor certified.