| | Peter Ord
Chief Executive Officer
| With over twenty five years of marketing and sales experience in the USA, UK and Australia, Peter's detailed knowledge of both the multi-national and entrepreneurial healthcare business, provides complementary results for this wholly Australian owned enterprise.
His marketing background guarantees that the management of the company is directed towards customer needs and customer satisfaction.His international contacts ensure the company is at the forefront of healthcare technology with state of the art medical and surgical devices. Peter has assembled an executive management team that reflects his own experience and interest in the provision of healthcare technology. | |
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| | Kevin Ryan
Managing Director
| Kevin brings over thirty (30) years of specialty healthcare sales, marketing and management experience to the company. Kevin has a diverse knowledge of the key areas of public and private healthcare in the region and of the market forces and dynamics which prevail.
With key relationships throughout the specialty faculties, he enjoys the respect and loyalty of the medical and surgical community. Kevin's knowledge and understanding of the ever-changing healthcare market has been instrumental in the introduction of many new technologies and advances.
Having served on the Board of the industry association (MTAA) for 8 years, he continues to forge the avenue of change for technology access, device reimbursement and most importantly, improved patient outcomes.
Working alongside his business partners and staff, he has helped build Australasia’s largest independent medical device company with over 370 employees and leading edge technologies. | |
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| | Graham Lenzner
Chairman | With over 30 years experience in stockbroking, investment and senior management in industrial corporations, Graham brings a wealth of management, finance and strategic planning experience to Device Technologies.
He was an Executive Director of the Armstrong Jones Group from 1985 and Joint Managing Director from 1994 until 1997. He is currently a director of several companies and Chairman of both Aevum Limited and MYI Freemans Limited. Graham has a degree in Economics from Sydney University. | |
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| | Bill Mackarell
Non-Executive Director
| Bill retired from corporate life in 1996 after a career spanning almost thirty years in the book publishing industry. He entered the industry through the sales and marketing channels, with sales responsibilities in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.
He worked for a number of international publishing houses and spent over twenty years as the CEO of the Australian subsidiary of four of these companies. Since retiring Bill has started his own consulting business and his assignments have included strategic planning, acquisitions, management recruiting and business valuations and he has acted as an advisor to company boards. He is also a Chairman with The Executive Connection (TEC), an organization that mentors and develops chief executives. | |
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| | John McQuillan
Non-Executive Director
| John brings over thirty years of specialty healthcare sales experience to the company. Mr McQuillan is considered a stalwart of the surgical industry in Australia and enjoys the respect and loyalty of the medical and surgical community.
With key relationships throughout the specialty faculties, he has been directly responsible for the introduction of many new technologies and advances. | |
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| | Denis Hogg
Non-Executive Director
| As a past President and a board member of the Australian Private Hospitals’ Association, Denis has had wide experience in both the operation and the politics of the hospital industry. Until recently he was the Chief Executive of Epworth, during which time he developed the hospital from a single campus facility into five campuses.
Denis has had experience in a wide range of industries including Sigma Company Ltd, Stegbar Windows, Brown and Dureau and APM Wood Productst. He holds the degrees of Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Business of Administration.
Denis was awarded the Order of Australia (AM) in 2006 for his contribution to the private healthcare industry. | |
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| | Nick Batchelor
Non-Executive Director
| Nick has over 20 years professional experience, including senior roles in private equity, management consulting and marketing. Nick is currently Managing Partner of RMB Capital Partners, a leading mid-market, private equity investment company.
Nick received his MBA from Columbia Business School in New York and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. | |
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| | Emma Cleary
Chief Financial Officer
| Emma joined Device as CFO in December 2005 after more than fifteen years experience in the finance and accounting arena. She has over ten years experience in senior management roles focusing on acquisitions, business development and delivering change across organisations.
As a Chartered Accountant, Emma has worked in the professional firm environment for a number of years and has also worked extensively overseas for a number of large multinational companies.
Emma’s broad commercial experience and international exposure is expected to help drive Device Technologies growth and to shape the future of the key areas of responsibility; financial control, supply chain management, administration and IT.
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| | Mick Trevaskis
Director of Sales and Marketing
| On completion of his Diploma and graduating as a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nursing), Michael commenced his medical career as a Registered Nurse in Melbourne and over the next four years gained his highly valuable clinical experience via his Oncology specialty. Michael then left nursing to run a family business in country Victoria where he developed a desire to pursue a career in business and sales.
In August 1998 Michael commenced his employment with Device Technologies as the Orthopaedic product specialist for Victoria and Tasmania, before being offered the position as Orthopaedic Product Manager and eventually National Business Manager Orthopaedics in August 1999.
Michael was elevated to the role of National Sales Manager with Device Technologies Australia in January 2003 and in November 2006 accepted his new role as Director Sales and Marketing and now assumes responsibility for the entire sales and marketing management team within the company. | |
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| | Brent van den Berg
Australasian Marketing Manager
| Brent has 19 years experience in marketing and sales gained from working in large Multinational organizations both in Australia and overseas. The vast majority of his expertise lies in marketing area where his focus has been on strategy, innovation and brand equity development in the Food and Healthcare Industries. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in Business Administration.
Brent joined Device Technologies in April 2007 and his role will be to develop strategic marketing programs that will facilitate the Company's growth into the future. | |
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 | | Peter Mears
Managing Director, DT New Zealand
| Peter has 24 years experience in sales and marketing. He holds a Diploma of Business (Marketing) from Auckland University (1992) and a Diploma in Sales Management from Auckland Technical Institute (1986).
In 1995 he was awarded a service award by the Auckland Surf Lifesaving Association where his roles have included: Public Relations Officer, Deputy President, and involvement in the Medical Advisory Committee. In 1994, he was awarded a Distinguished Service Award for his role as crewman with the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
His sales and marketing skills together with the medical training and experience developed during 10 years with the rescue helicopter have been instrumental in establishing key relationships with the following healthcare professionals; materials management, surgeons, heads of departments and specialist departmental staff. | |
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| | Ruth Roberts
Business Development Manager
| Ruth has over 20 years experience in the healthcare industry. In 1981, after completing her Bachelor of Science Degree, majoring in microbiology and biotechnology, Ruth worked as a Scientific Officer in the cardiac department of a major teaching hospital in Sydney. She was involved in the introduction of landmark cardiac stenting procedures and developed a strong interest in innovative technologies.
Following two years of overseas travel, Ruth joined a significant medical device distribution company, initially as a Product Manager and later as General Manager of a division. During this time Ruth completed a Diploma of Marketing and Management and a Certificate of Strategic Business Development.
In 1993, Ruth joined Device Technologies assisting in product management and developing regulatory affairs and quality assurance programmes. As the company grew she took on national responsibility to a key business area and now is the company's Business Development Manager. She is responsible for all new product assessments and their inclusion into existing product portfolios, including contractual negotiations. | |
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| | Phil Smith
General Manager, Strategy & Business Development
| Phil joined Device in October 2007 with 17 years experience in the healthcare industry in NZ, UK and Australia. Previously he had worked for a number of years for Boston Scientific and Medtronic corporations in the areas of Radiology, Neurosurgery, and Cardiac Rhythm Management.
Phil practised for ten years as a dentist in NZ and Europe before returning to Australia to study business at the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM). He holds degrees of Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, and a Masters of Business Administration from AGSM.
As the Business General Manager Business Development & Strategy, Phil is responsible for the development of new acquisitions and agencies within the Device group, and for developing growth strategies. | |
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| | Paul Bennett
International Business Development
| | Paul brings over 30 years of experience in the Medical Device Industry. He has managed both Domestic(US) and International sales operations. Most recently for Medex as Vice President International, setting up International Distribution and wholly owned subsidiaries in Japan and Brazil. Medex was subsequently purchased by Smiths Medical where he held the position of Director of sales for the Critical Care Division. His global contacts will enable him to bring new businesses, technologies, and growth opportunities to the ANZ and the China markets. | |
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