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Zach Rothstein is Interim Executive Director for AdvaMedDx. In this role, Zach directs the policy, advocacy, communications, regulatory, payment and legislative strategy and operations of the association, which represents manufacturers of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) clinical tests in the U.S. and abroad. Prior to this position, Zach was AdvaMed’s Senior Vice President for Technology and Regulatory Affairs where he worked closely on regulatory and legal matters impacting medical devices, with a particular emphasis on digital health, medical device software, cybersecurity, labeling, and postmarket surveillance. Zach is also a member of the World Health Organization’s Digital Health Technical Advisory Group’s Roster of Experts.

Prior to joining AdvaMed, Zach was Deputy Senior Counsel for Public Policy at Samsung Electronics where he was responsible for the company’s medical device and healthcare regulatory and policy issues. In this position, Zach counseled Samsung’s global business units through all stages of product development on U.S. regulations affecting medical devices. Zach also planned and executed the company’s FDA and healthcare regulatory and legislative policy objectives. While at Samsung, Zach served on the Board of Directors for the Personal Connected Health Alliance (formerly Continua) and the Consumer Electronics Association’s Health and Fitness Technology Division.

Prior to joining Samsung, Zach was an Attorney in the FDA and Healthcare practice at the law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. In this role, Zach served as outside counsel to various healthcare companies on FDA and HHS regulatory, compliance, and enforcement matters.

Zach earned his J.D. from The Catholic University of America, where he was a Notes and Comments Editor of the Law Review, President of the Moot Court Board, and won first place and best brief awards at the 2009 National Telecommunications Moot Court Competition. Zach received his B.A. in political science and criminal justice from Indiana University, Bloomington.

Zach Rothstein

Ashley Miller

Geoff Martha

DeChane Dorsey is executive director of AdvaMed Accel, the division within AdvaMed dedicated to the needs of smaller medical technology manufacturers. The vision of AdvaMed Accel is to be the leader in advancing medical technology by bolstering the industry’s emerging and early-growth enterprises – the drivers of disruptive innovation, job creation, and economic expansion. The division is committed to ensuring the voice of small pioneering and entrepreneurial companies is always heard by policymakers. 

DeChane is also team lead on AdvaMed’s heath equity workstream, spearheading the creation and execution of AdvaMed’s Principles on Health Equity. Previously, as AdvaMed’s Vice President of Payment and Health Care Delivery Policy, DeChane provided analysis and guidance to association members on Medicare payment, coding, and coverage issues; and developed the association’s policy positions for improved payment and coding infrastructure. 

Before joining AdvaMed, DeChane served as Director of Health Policy for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and as Senior Counsel in the Office of Counsel to the Inspector General within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. DeChane started her career as a Westwood Fellow at the Neighborhood Legal Services Program in Washington, D.C. 

DeChane received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Syracuse University and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.

Dechane Dorsey

Sven Schmidt

Manu Varma

Norman Schwartz

Jan De Witte

Joseph Virgilio

Tom Eisiminger

Tracy MacNeal

Dan Carestio

Jim Hollingshead

George Maliekel

Eric Zacharias

Joakim Weidemanis

Thomas McGuinness

Venk Varadan

Carlton St. Bernard

Deepak Nath

Todd Pope

Thomas Polen

Jean-Claude Dubacher

Lishan Aklog

Jonathan Rennert

Ken Reali

Andrew Steiner is the senior vice president of business development and membership services for AdvaMed. He is responsible for overseeing the organization’s general membership relations and non-dues initiatives.

Prior to joining AdvaMed, he worked as a regional sales director for International Data Corporation (IDC) where he was responsible for providing market intelligence and consulting/advisory services to Fortune 1000 companies headquartered in the New York and New Jersey region.

From 2011 to 2014, Steiner served as regional sales director for ACTIVE Network, a cloud-based event management solution.

Steiner is a graduate of Muhlenberg College where he received his B.A.

Andrew Steiner

Chandra Branham, J.D., joined the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) in 2011 and is currently Senior Vice President and Head of the Payment & Health Care Delivery Policy department, leading AdvaMed’s policy work in a number of areas, including diagnostics payment, coverage and reimbursement policy issues, and value assessment for medical technology. Prior to joining AdvaMed, Ms. Branham was an associate at large D.C. law firm where she focused on healthcare regulatory and legislative issues involving Medicare coverage, coding, reimbursement and quality for providers and suppliers of Medicare items and services.

Previously, Ms. Branham was a senior legislative analyst at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the Office of Legislation; and early in her career, served as associate director of regulatory affairs at the National Association for Home Care. Ms. Branham has a Bachelor of Science from Drexel University and a J.D. from the George Mason University School of Law.

Chandra N. Branham

Kim Zimmerman is the senior vice president and head of federal government affairs for the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), overseeing the organization’s federal advocacy on behalf of medical technology companies across the United States.

Kim’s health care policy expertise – especially in Medicare coverage and reimbursement – and her vast Capitol Hill experience shape her approach to federal advocacy. Her relationships with Congress, her history of managing PAC and grassroots projects, and her dedication to improving patients’ lives will help shape the organization’s advocacy strategy, resulting in greater investment in and access to innovative technologies for patients.

Prior to joining AdvaMed, Kim honed her skills as a federal affairs expert as vice president at the American Health Care Association, heading up the group’s congressional Democratic lobbying team and leading the development of the strategy for outreach and engagement, as well as through director roles at The One Campaign, WellPoint, and Cephalon. She also spent four years as health care counsel to Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE).

Kim is a graduate of Drake University where she earned a degree in political science. From there, she graduated with a master’s degree in public policy from Duke.

Kim Zimmerman

Brian O’Connor serves as the Chief People Officer & Chief of Staff for AdvaMed. In these roles, he ensures the association has the talent, vision, and resources to deliver on the association’s mission. O’Connor joined AdvaMed in 2016 as Vice President of Alliance Development, State, & External Affairs, where he led alliance development and state government affairs, coordinating partnerships with advocacy organizations and developing engagement strategies in state capitols across the country.

Previously, Brian was Managing Director, Public Affairs, at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), where he directed grassroots aspects of state and federal advocacy activity. He also developed and led strategic coalitions with member companies, associations, and other third-party stakeholders to advance consensus-based advocacy goals and educational efforts regarding legislative and other activities. He also served as BIO’s director of alliance development and manager of state government relations.

Brian graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, where he earned a degree in political science.

Brian O’Connor

Ray officially joined [AdvaMed](/org/advamed)’s full-time staff in February 2018 as executive vice president, conferences and events, having served the previous 12 years creating, growing and managing the association’s flagship annual medtech conference in his role as founder and CEO of Life Sciences Conference Group (LSCG).

Ray’s career has been business-focused (serving in executive, finance, management and marketing roles), but he has also practiced law (as a member of the Maryland bar) and he has worked in both the public and non-profit sectors. This included serving nearly 15 years with the [Biotechnology Innovation Organization](/org/biotechnology-innovation-organization) (BIO). While at BIO, Ray was a registered federal lobbyist and helped negotiate the original Drug User Fee Act. As BIO’s executive director, Ray oversaw the group’s state government affairs activities, as well as international, membership and marketing departments, and was responsible for BIO’s annual conference. Prior to BIO, Ray worked on the George H.W. Bush presidential campaigns, the 1989 presidential inaugural and in the George H. W. Bush White House.

Ray has extensive experience with large and complex budgets, employee relations, food and beverage issues, events and advocacy. This includes his service on the board of the [Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority](/org/washington-metropolitan-area-transit-authority) (WMATA), helping to launch a community bank, and serving as a member of the board of directors and board treasurer for the national non-profit Rebuilding Together. Ray has also served on the board and executive committee of the Maryland Technology Council and the Maryland Economic Development Commission, and is a past chair of the Maryland governor’s office on service and volunteerism. 

Ray is a native Washingtonian and a single parent of three children. He holds an undergraduate degree in business administration from [Auburn University](/org/auburn-university) and a law degree from [Georgetown University](/org/georgetown-university). 

Raymond Briscuso

Christopher L. White, Esq. is the Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary of the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed).

Mr. White serves as the Association’s Chief Legal Officer and manages [AdvaMed](/org/advamed)’s Legal Committee to develop and promote legal policy positions enhancing patient access to medical technology.  Mr. White also leads the Association’s global working groups on legal policy and compliance, including over 1500 in-house medtech lawyers.  He testified before state and federal legislative committees on priority legal policy issues; led the drafting team revising the [AdvaMed](/org/advamed) Code; and led the multinational negotiating team to draft the Kuala Lumpur Principles, harmonizing industry Codes of Ethics in Asia.  He is a frequent speaker on health law and policy issues, and has guest lectured at Northwestern, UPenn, Wharton, GWU School of Medicine and Health Sciences and is an Advisory Board Member to the GWU School of Medicine and Health Sciences.  He serves as a frequent speaker and author on industry legal and compliance issues.

As Chief Operating Officer, he manages the Association’s HR, IT, Facilities, and, governance and provides counsel on contract, corporate, tax exemption, HR, and legislative and regulatory matters.

Mr. White is a graduate of [Wake Forest University](/org/wake-forest-university) where he studied cell biology, and Catholic University Law School.

He is an avid sailor, cyclist and beekeeper.  

Christopher L. White

Janet E. Trunzo is Senior Advisor to the President and Senior Executive Vice President, Technology and Regulatory Affairs, for the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) and leads a team of regulatory experts. During her tenure at [AdvaMed](/org/advamed), she has focused on the passage of the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 (MDUFMA), its reauthorization in 2007 and in 2012, and the subsequent negotiation for MDUFA IV. She also concentrates on global regulatory harmonization and represented the U.S. device industry on the Global Harmonization Task Force. Currently Trunzo chairs the international Board of Trustees for the Global Medical Device Nomenclature Agency and chairs the Regulatory Committee for the Global Medical Technology Alliance.  Prior to joining [AdvaMed](/org/advamed), Trunzo held positions at Hybritech, Inc., a medical device and diagnostics manufacturer, and Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, a hospital, diagnostic clinic and research institute.

Trunzo received her M.S. in health physics from [Rutgers University](/org/rutgers-university) and her B.S. in Chemistry from California University of Pennsylvania.

Janet Trunzo

Scott Whitaker is President and CEO of [AdvaMed](/org/advamed), the world’s largest medical technology association. [AdvaMed](/org/advamed) members make the medical devices, diagnostic products and health information systems that are transforming health care through earlier disease detection, less invasive procedures and more effective treatments, to help people live longer, healthier lives. [AdvaMed](/org/advamed) members range from the largest to the smallest medical technology innovators and companies.

As CEO of [AdvaMed](/org/advamed), Whitaker is the voice of the medical technology industry. He is widely recognized as a top health care advocate and policy expert with experience across multiple health policy sectors, having worked successfully with diverse stakeholder groups – including hospital, patient and physician groups, regulators, public and private payers, and global trade organizations – to advance medical technology innovation and timely patient access to next-generation treatments and cures.

Prior to [AdvaMed](/org/advamed), Whitaker was chief operating officer of the [Biotechnology Innovation Organization](/org/biotechnology-innovation-organization) (BIO), the world’s largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, and president of the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest biotech conference. Having served as COO of BIO since 2005, Whitaker brings a deep knowledge of the medical technology innovation ecosystem, a wealth of health care advocacy expertise, and strong working relationships with patient groups and other industry stakeholders.

Whitaker also previously served as chief of staff of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) – a cabinet agency with 67,000 employees and a budget of $550 billion – from 2003 to 2005. As HHS chief of staff, Whitaker managed the day-to-day operations of the department; led the department’s activities on all major policy and management issues and initiatives; and served as the top liaison to the White House on policy, management and political matters. He also served as assistant secretary for legislation at HHS from 2001 to 2003. Whitaker began his Washington career on Capitol Hill, where he worked for U.S. Senator Don Nickles (R-Okla.).

Whitaker holds a master’s degree in government from [Johns Hopkins University](/org/johns-hopkins-university) and a degree in political science from Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Scott Whitaker

President & COO of FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc.

Richard Fabian

Chief Executive Officer of [Alcon](/org/alcon)

David Endicott

Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman, Medical Devices of Johnson & Johnson

Ashley McEvoy

President & Chief Executive Officer of AngioDynamics, Inc. 

James Clemmer

President and Chief Executive Officer of Integra LifeSciences Corporation

Peter Arduini

Roland Digglemann

President and Chief Executive Officer of Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Nacho Abia

President and Chief Executive Officer of Avanos Medical, Inc.

Joseph Woody

Jennifer Brearey was appointed chief financial officer of [AdvaMed](/org/advamed) in March 2016, having previously served as the association’s vice president of finance and director of finance. Mrs. Brearey also serves as the Executive Director for [AdvaMed](/org/advamed)’s inclusion diversity programs which includes the industry initiative [AdvaMed](/org/advamed) Advance and [AdvaMed](/org/advamed)’s Women Executive Network.

Prior to joining [AdvaMed](/org/advamed) in June 2012, Ms. Brearey’s experience includes seven years at Ford’s Premier Automotive Group where she held management roles in profit analysis and vehicle pricing for Jaguar and Land Rover North America. She also led accounting for the US offices of a privately held legal-services firm, CPA Global. Ms. Brearey began her career in public accounting, and has more than 19 years of finance, accounting, managerial and organizational planning experience. She holds a B.B.A from [James Madison University](/org/james-madison-university) as well as both a CPA and CGMA designation. Ms. Brearey recently served as chairwoman of the FAR Roundtable, a 300-member network of nonprofit executives.

Jen Brearey

Greg Crist is Chief Advocacy Officer and Head of External Affairs of the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), the world’s leading medical device technology trade association. In his role, Greg is responsible for the association’s advocacy efforts, representing industry interests from tax and trade policies through regulatory issues before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CMS, EPA and other federal agencies.  Greg also leads the public affairs team, responsible for all research, message development and communications for more than 400 global medtech companies.  While doing so, Greg also maintains a strong network of external relationships, particularly in the health care, political, and business press.

Prior to his time at [AdvaMed](/org/advamed), Greg served as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for the American Health Care Association, representing more than 16,000 long-term and post-acute care centers. During this tenure, Greg was responsible for all external communications with the media and aligned health care organizations, as well as all internal communications with more than 4 million health care providers.  Greg was also publisher for Provider magazine – the profession’s flagship publication.

Greg has extensive experience in utilizing media strategies for positive legislative outcomes. Prior to joining [AdvaMed](/org/advamed), he was Senior Vice President for Dutko Worldwide/Grayling. During this time, he launched and directed Strategy 360 –– specializing in crisis communications, polling and research.

Greg spent four years as the personal aide to Virginia Governor George Allen, then logged seven years in various congressional House leadership roles, including the Ways and Means Committee, the House Majority Leader, and the House Republican Conference.

Greg is a graduate of The College of William & Mary where he earned his degree in Public Policy.  He is also a Sorensen Fellow at the [University of Virginia](/org/university-of-virginia) – a program dedicated to ethics and public policy.  He lives in Alexandria with his wife and son.

Greg Crist

Jim Jeffries

SVP & President, Americas of Baxter International Inc.

Giuseppe Accogli

Michael Farrell

Executive Vice President, Medical Devices of Abbott 

Lisa Earnhardt

Managing Partner of [Water Street Healthcare Partners](/org/water-street-healthcare-partners)

Timothy Dugan

President & Chief Executive Officer of Terumo Medical Corporation	

Antoinette Gawin

Managing Partner of RoundTable Healthcare Partners

Thomas Kapfer

President and CEO of Teleflex Incorporated

Liam Kelly

Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Stryker Corporation

Kevin Lobo

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hologic, Inc.

Stephen Macmillan

Chief Executive Officer, Medical Segment of [Cardinal Health](/org/cardinal-health)

Stephen Mason

Damien McDonald

Vitor Rocha

President & Chief Executive Officer of Roche Diagnostics Corporation

Matthew Sause

President and Chief Executive Officer of CVRx, Inc.  

Nadim Yared

Wendy Siminski

Managing Partner & Co-Founder of [Linden Capital Partners](/org/linden-capital-partners)

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