David Barella Email & Phone Number

Santa Barbara, California

Full P&L responsibility for VenX Medical, a FDA cleared, GMP compliant, IP patent protected, disposable, medical device for the physician clearance of unwanted veins in men and women. It is currently available for commercialization. Completed assignment.

Selected by emerging plastic and reconstructive surgical products distributor to improve branding and sales strategies. Helped build sales from $0M to $6M.

Recruited by VC-based startup to build/execute winning strategy for its leading-edge aesthetic product line and help position firm for sale. Acquired by MicroAire in 2010.

Led team of 54, generating double-digit YOY revenue increases for breast implant product line. Increased sales from $28M to $42M.

Pursued consulting opportunity, but later resumed career due to need for greater business challenges.

Directing 120-person team, played key role in driving share value from $1.75 to $52 for a range of plastic and reconstructive surgery products. Increased revenues 262% (to $170M), gross profit 344% (to $124M) and PBT 770% (to $67M) prior to acquisition by Allergan.

In charge of US and select global operations with strategic focus on toxic gas detection and respiratory protection equipment. Managed cross-functional team of 285 with $44M budget, increasing sales 26% and gross profit 84% while significantly reducing the division’s annual losses.

Recruited by promising producer of blood gas monitoring equipment to improve market position. Managing 46-person team, achieved first-time profitability, boosting stock price from $0.85 to $7.50/share. Developed key alliances to solidify revenue stream.