Dr David Burton is the founder, chair and chief executive of Compumedics. His engineering background includes the design and project management of Compumedics' first sleep laboratory and portable sleep systems.
Dr Burton has authored 150 patents or patent applications across more than 20 families of patents that form part of Compumedics’ intellectual property. He has experience in the development, design, manufacture and sale of medical devices and the development of the business.
In 2003, Dr Burton was awarded the Centenary Medal for outstanding contribution to science and technology, particularly public science policy. He was also awarded the Ernst & Young Victorian Entrepreneur Of The Year award for technology, communications, e-commerce and life sciences.
