Chris Toth
CEO, Varian
Nationality: United States
Residence: San Francisco Bay Area
Businesses: Varian
Biography
Chris Toth is Chief Executive Officer of Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, overseeing Varian’s business operations, including execution of the company’s fiscal goals and strategic initiatives.
He shares a deep personal and professional passion for increasing global access and quality to care as Varian continues to focus on its vision of creating a world without fear of cancer.
Under Chris’ leadership, Varian grew its global market share, and the Company’s Net Promoter Score reached all-time highs. Chris joined Varian as an intern and has held multiple cross-functional roles and executive positions during his two decades with the company.
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Intern to CEO
Chris Toth is proof that you can start at the bottom and climb the corporate ladder to the top. Two decades after working as an intern at Varian, Chris is now the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Hear about the deeply personal experience that he attributes to his long tenure at Varian.
“It’s a Marathon Not a Sprint”
How did Chris Toth rise to the top during his two decade career at Varian? As he explains here, it boils down to three key factors: being a team player, being guided by your principles, and not taking yourself too seriously.