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Sounds from the Stage: Hear “What it Takes to Win in Medtech” from Four Successful CEOs

June 16, 2016

The experienced CEOs on this panel have authored some of the greatest stories in Medtech. In this discussion, they delve into their approaches to managing start-ups to multi-million – or billion – dollar acquisitions or IPOs. How do they accurately assess a struggling company and direct a team to turn weakness into strength?

Michael DeMane

Nevro

Michael DeMane joined Nevro in 2011 and is the Chairman and CEO of the Company. Mr. DeMane is a veteran medical device executive, having held leadership roles in the US, Europe and Australia over the past 30 years. Prior to Nevro his most recent operating role was COO of Medtronic, Inc., and prior to that, Medtronic’s Senior Vice President and President Europe, Canada, Latin America and Emerging Markets, where he directed the company’s operations in those regions. Before joining Medtronic, Mr. DeMane served as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, for Smith & Nephew Pty. Ltd. Mr. DeMane has completed the Advanced Management Program at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France. He holds an M.S. in Bioengineering from Clemson University in South Carolina and a B.S. in Chemistry from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.