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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.
Julianne Averill Strong Track Record Moves Her Into Leadership Position at Alveo Technologies
Averill brings over 18 years of leadership experience in the life sciences, technology/SaaS, and digital health fields as well as has participated in or led over $2B in successful strategic financing and M&A initiatives.
Mike Klepfer New Jaanuu COO: Impressive Track Record with Over 30 Years of Experience
Mike Klepfer has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer of Jaanuu.
Mike Klepfer has an impressive track record including over 30 years of experience...
Douglas S. Bireley Named Surgalign EVP Marketing and Research & Development
Bireley joins Surgalign with over 20 years of Spine experience in marketing and product development with a strong record of accomplishment in brand strategy, technology innovation, and business development.
Matt Brokaw Is Appointed President and CEO of Aerin Medical
Brokaw said “Aerin is primed for its next phase of growth, propelled by non-invasive treatments embraced by patients, and in-office procedure options that are increasingly important to the ENT specialty."
Nelson Whistance Named VP of U.S. Sales At Gynesonics
Nelson Whistance is a proven sales leader that has spent the majority of his medical device career driving commercial business in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
Daniel Messina Appointed to Semler Scientific’s Board of Directors
Daniel Messina is the co-founder of HandsFree Health, the creator of WellBe®, the premier voice-enabled virtual health assistant platform designed to help individuals access their health and wellness resources from home.
Ajax Health Appoints HealthQuest Managing Partner Garheng Kong as Chairman
"Garheng Kong and HealthQuest have been invaluable partners to Ajax since our inception and have provided much more than capital alone. Their insight as healthcare investors spans across healthcare modalities, and their understanding of later-stage operation and commercialization greatly enables the Ajax model of laser-focused execution in bringing our companies to exit," said Duke Rohlen, Founder, CEO and Managing Director of Ajax Health.
Dr. Oron Frenkel Appointed Chairman of Clarius Mobile Health Medical Advisory Board
Dr. Oron Frenkel, a renowned POCUS education, will work to expand the use of ultrasound to improve healthcare and to ensure Clarius innovations focus on meeting the evolving demands of physicians.
J. Brent Ratz A Successful Medical Device Entrepreneur and Executive Becomes CEO and Member of InnovHeart
J. Brent Ratz was the founding CEO, President, and COO of CardiAQ Valve Technologies, a Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement company, which he co-founded in 2006 and led for the next 9 years through development and initial clinical feasibility until the company was acquired by Edwards Lifesciences in 2015 for $350M.
