Steve Hackett

Steve Hackett is a seasoned professional serving as the Director of Licensing & Acquisitions at Abbott since 2017. They transitioned to this role after Abbott's acquisition of St. Jude Medical, where they lead licensing and acquisition transactions in cardiac sectors contributing over $4 billion to annual revenues. With prior experience in product development and business management roles at companies such as SCIMed Life Systems, Boston Scientific, and St. Jude Medical, Steve has been instrumental in high-value transactions totaling over $5 billion. They hold an MBA in Strategic Management and Marketing from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota - Institute of Technology.