Results oriented senior executive with a passion of bringing novel medical devices to market. Start-up, mid size, and large company experiences with an emphasis of building strong teams. Leading teams by example with a high level of motivation, sense of urgency and cross functional collaboration. Strong commitment to meeting the needs of internal and external customers. Always putting the patient first by prioritizing quality and continuous improvement. Strong strategic and tactical business management adding value to the bottom line. - Broad leadership experience in large and small multinational corporations.- Led GM role for $900M Neuromodulation business. As a site leader and head of R&D, successfully managed and influenced cross functional teams to attain high growth targets at PCI Optimization and Neuromodulation Division of St. Jude Medical/Abbott. Managed teams in US and Internationally.- Solid results with double digit growth observed after transforming businesses. Grew business over $500 Million at Abbott (formally St. Jude Medical).- Successfully commercialized high complexity (disposables, hardware and software) medical devices (510K, PMA, CE Mark, PMDA). - Neuromodulation (SCS and DBS), Surgical devices (Cardio-Thoracic), Non-active and Active Implantable (Congestive heart failure, LVAD/LVAS), Percutaneous coronary interventions (Angiography, Angioplasty, Brachytherapy), Peripheral artery disease, coronary imaging, fractional flow reserve, and thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA Stent Grafts).- Strong sense of quality and doing things right the first time. Always putting the patient first! Strong understanding of quality systems (ISO 13485, & FDA). - Successfully managed highly skilled engineering talent (VP, Director level).- Managed Engineering, Operations and Quality functions.