Michael Weaver is a Medical Device Business Leader | Veteran. Colleagues describe them as "Mike is exceptional in every way. I have watched him grow and develop over his career with Stryker Neurovascular while at the same time delivering exceptional results. Mike is always professional. Always honorable in all his interactions. He is always prepared. He knows how to lead and excels at leading others who are different than himself. Mike was also respected and had close relationships with our customers.", "I had the pleasure of working with Mike for over 15 years, alongside him as a Region Manager for almost 10 years, and he was my direct manager as the Western Director of Sales for a year. Mike is an excellent leader and excels in all aspects of the business.
Mike and I worked together strategically on numerous contracts. Mike provided excellent direction in terms of managing the organization’s best interests while still meeting the customers’ needs. Mike has a keen eye for talent in terms of recruiting and building out an organization. As peers, we utilized each other during the interview process to assess talent, and as my manager I always valued Mike’s feedback. His ability to uncover talent and how it fits best for the organization is truly an asset to his leadership.
As a leader, Mike set a great example for his managers and the sales force in customer engagement. He was able to quickly develop relationships with customers and assist the sales team in doing the same. The result of this was a high level of trust in Mike as a leader. Naturally, the outstanding sales results followed. Mike’s teams consistently delivered their numbers and personnel continued to gain additional responsibility and promotions under his direction.
It was an absolute pleasure working with Mike. We were not only colleagues, but Mike was a mentor and a friend. Mike’s dedication to his family, his ability to connect on a personal level with everyone he meets, and his great sense of humor make him someone people look up to and aspire to be. Mike will be an asset to any organization that is fortunate to have him.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.", and "I had the pleasure of working closely with Mike during his tenure as both a Regional Manager as well as the Western Sales Director at Stryker Neurovascular. In his role as an RM, my downstream marketing team would consistently leverage Mike as part of our product launch team to represent the voice of customer. He demonstrated a keen understanding of customer needs, providing invaluable feedback which significantly contributed to and shaped 4 product launch strategies. All 4 launches that Mike served as voice of sales, had growth above market and we exceeded revenue expectations.
During his time as the Director of Sales, I had the pleasure of sitting on the senior leadership team with Mike. I witnessed first hand Mike's tactful negotiating skills. He has a remarkable ability to leverage his clinical acumen to minimize pricing discounts while maintaining relationships with some of the nation's largest IDN customers. His strategic approach to negotiations and his strong leadership skills were instrumental in driving revenue growth and maximizing profitability for our organization.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mike brings a refreshing sense of humor to what can sometimes be a sterile work environment. He creates an atmosphere that is not only productive, but one that you want to be a part of. His ability to infuse humor into discussions without compromising professionalism is remarkable. Mike is a strong leader who I would personally work for any day!"
