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The medical device news magazine is the latest source for industry scoop. In this article, we take a look at which executives are on the move.
As the medical device industry rapidly expands, so does the need for executive leadership. Recently, several top executives have made moves within the industry. Some have taken new positions at other companies, while others have started their own businesses. Here’s a look at who’s been making headlines lately.
Mark Gaffney Is Appointed CEO of Calluna Pharma | Mark Altmeyer as Independent Chair of the Board
Mark Gaffney brings over 20 years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, and operations in both private and public biotechnology companies, and will lead the team that defines and executes on the corporate strategy, particularly as its lead program is on pace to complete its Phase 1 program later this year.
John Beeler Appointed SVP of Business Development at BPGbio
Dr. John Beeler is a seasoned biopharma executive with extensive experience in growing innovative companies, will lead BPGbio’s business development team in securing licensing and commercial partnership opportunities for BPGbio’s NAi Interrogative Biology platform and its extensive pipeline of AI-developed therapeutic candidates.
Christopher Whitmore Appointed CFO at Ray Therapeutics
Christopher Whitmore is a highly accomplished executive who brings over 20 years of strategic finance, accounting, and operational expertise. His deep experience spans from early-stage biotech to publicly-traded companies, with a focus on both private and public capital raising.
Andy Fuller Appointed VP of Market Access at AESAR
With over 27 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Andy Fuller brings extensive expertise in developing and executing go-to-market and payer engagement strategies across highly competitive markets.
Medtronic Hires Dr James Porter, One of the Nation’s Top Surgeons as CMO
A practicing urologic surgeon who has performed more than 5,000 robotic-assisted procedures, Dr James Porter is a recognized leader among the global surgical community and one of the top five robotic surgery practitioners in the U.S.
Luba Greenwood Is Appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of Closed Loop Medicine
Luba Greenwood is a distinguished executive and investor with over 20 years’ experience in healthcare and tech. She has led over $10 billion USD in deals and investment over multiple therapeutic areas, leading success and scaling companies across the life sciences, medical devices, diagnostics, and tech sectors, including co-founding biotech and digital companies in the immunotherapy, women’s health, AI/ML and microbiome space.
Lucas Buchanan Appointed to the BOD at Procyrion
Lucas Buchanan is a seasoned MedTech executive and experienced board member and is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Silk Road Medical, a medical device company that pioneered transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR).
Chad Hoskins Appointed CEO at Phagenesis | Following Recent Close of $42M Series D Financing
Chad Hoskins brings more than two decades of experience launching innovative medical technologies. Most recently, he served as CEO of Axon Therapies, developing a novel denervation technology to treat heart failure.
CMR Surgical Bolsters Leadership Team
Markus Bauman has been appointed Chief Legal & Business Affairs Officer and will join the CMR Surgical executive leadership team and Michelle Paknad has been appointed Senior Vice President, Global Business Development, brings a wealth of commercial experience in the soft-tissue surgical robotics industry.