Driving innovation and operational excellence in a high-growth environment• Proven leader who’s built cross-functional teams and developed new business ventures• Accomplished director with record of leading strategy for Stryker’s largest and most profitable business unit, achieving $27M growth in 2013• Successful business unit leader integrating and managing a $72M business• Founded 2 new business units within Stryker Corporation through organic development and strategic acquisition• Ability to drive innovation from product development through market positioning and commercial launch, complementing executive-level business leadership with advanced engineering expertise• 16+ years of achievement growing revenue, profits, and key member of Senior Staff for $1.5B business• Innovative inventor with 11 foreign and domestic patent applications spanning capital equipment, disposable and implanted medical products• Well versed in contract negotiations, global M&A and licensing, having structured 5 deals valued at $235M• Expertise in medical device product development and project management providing deep knowledge in design controls, FDA & CE mark regulatory approvals, 21 CFR 820 and ISO13485• Relationship-based manager who partners with employees, customers, and stakeholders to achieve superior performance – consistently rated in top 10% of Gallup Engagement scores