Chief Executive Officer

Medexec was retained by a global mid-sized medical device manufacturer to appoint a new CEO following the planned retirement of their long-standing leader.

The company specialised in minimally invasive surgical technologies with a strong footprint across Europe and Asia-Pacific, and ambitions to scale further into North America and the Middle East.

The incoming CEO would be responsible for:

• Evolving the global strategy to compete in a highly regulated, innovation-driven market

• Building commercial capabilities across new markets

• Driving operational excellence and R&D alignment

• Leading future M&A activity and potential exit planning

The ideal candidate profile included:

• A proven CEO or senior P&L leader within the medical devices sector

• Deep understanding of global regulatory landscapes (EU MDR, FDA, APAC compliance)

• Experience scaling product portfolios across diverse international markets

• A track record of building high-performing, cross-functional teams

• Conduct a global search strategy across EMEA, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the board throughout, aligning stakeholders across regions and time zones.

Map and engage senior talent from:

• Mid-cap and large-cap medical device manufacturers

• Scale-ups with innovative IP in minimally invasive or diagnostics technologies

Focus on candidates with:

• Board-level leadership and global P&L accountability

• Proven success in navigating regulatory complexity across multiple jurisdictions

• A strong mix of commercial drive, technical credibility, and cultural agility