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Serving clients in med-tech and healthcare achieve their goals across growth, operational efficiency, and compliance. Specialties include patient services, accreditation, manufacturing and digital.Illustrative projects:- Business model definition for new retail healthcare business encompassing 100+ sites across the US. Included legal entity structure, financial modeling, site selection methodology, and capabilities required to succeed (people + tech).- Developed a process for defining and making the case for new concepts for digital assets at a large pharmaceutical company. The process output was an executive decision package that clearly stated the unmet medical needs and opportunity for impact as the basis for investment decisions.- Developing patient service roadmap for a vertically integrated manufacturer and DME provider. Included capacity modeling to allow for improved headcount planning and financial forecasting.- Preparing DME organization for accreditation and Medicare enrollment, from developing new policies and procedures to training materials.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Spearheaded the enterprise operating model redesign, focusing on structure, governance, and capabilities aligning with ResMed's long-term strategy. Successfully introduced new enterprise planning processes to bridge the gap between strategy and annual budget. Co-authored enterprise generative AI strategy.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Co-founded ResMed’s first new business incubation concept, Aria Health, creating a new digital health start-up and wholly owned subsidiary. Delivered a new medical device into the market as a vertically integrated manufacturer and DME provider. Contracted directly with commercial payers and serviced Medicare/Medicaid across the USA. Recruited and led a high-performing global team to deliver across all aspects of operations, including supply chain, patient services, digital infrastructure, and regulatory compliance (21 CFR Part 820).

San Diego, Ca, Us

Launched “VentureTHON” annual employee business pitch competition, which generated internal start-ups such as Aria (lymphedema therapy), Leo (pediatric asthma monitor), Rivi (women’s sleep health), and True Care (elder care). Directed clinical and technology staff in the creation of research reports covering emerging healthcare technology and therapies. Generated multiple patents during the exploration work.

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Advised CEOs and business unit leaders on critical business issues across such varied industries as aerospace, automotive, high tech and financial services. Led strategic transformation initiatives across products, services, software, IT, procurement and supply chain.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General