I am a committed and experienced, mission-driven leader and investor with a history of delivering operational excellence and superior results in a diverse set of circumstances and organizations. I have a passion for disruptive innovation—both products and processes—developed by great, young teams of passionate and driven executives and leaders. I am an engaged board member and teacher, and I enjoy advising companies and leaders on executive development, governance, product launches and sales development.
My experience and interest revolve around the life sciences and Software as a Service (SAAS) across industries. I served as CEO of several device companies, including Cilco AG, Gynecare Inc, Insound Medical, Ioptex Research, and Origin Medsystems. I was also a member of the founding management committee of Guidant Corporation (acquired by Boston Scientific) and led two of its operating units.
I have invested (seed, angel, venture & private equity; as a fund partner and on my own) in numerous private and public companies, including Align Technologies, A Company Orthodontics, Axogen, Hansen Medical, Intuitive Surgical, InSound Medical, nCourt, TearScience, WaveTec Vision Systems, and others.