Steele Essakov is an entrepreneurial business professional with over a decade of experience in the medical industry, with a strong international focus. As the Managing Director of SurgED, a multi-specialty medical and surgical training institute based in the UAE, Steele is instrumental in driving the institute’s strategic initiatives and developing advanced medical education programs across various specialties. His efforts are centered on enhancing healthcare professionals’ skills and improving patient care through innovative training and cutting-edge technology.

In addition to his role at SurgED, Steele is deeply focused on driving growth and enhancing operational efficiency within the UAE’s medical sector. Previously, Steele was the Director of Mezotrix, a medical distribution company based in South Africa, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s market presence and establishing key industry partnerships across the region.

Steele’s career also spans international roles, including his time at Guidepoint in London, where he specialized in institutional investment research and market intelligence. His education journey took him to Grenoble Ecole de Management in France and the UK for his Master of Science in Finance and to the University of South Africa for his Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management, further cementing his global perspective.

Steele’s diverse international experience and strategic mindset have equipped him with the skills to navigate complex markets, build meaningful partnerships, and deliver impactful solutions in the medical education and distribution sectors.