Douglas Dotson

Area Sales Director US at Alesi Surgical

Douglas Dotson has over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing in the medical device industry. Douglas's career began in 1995 as a Neurosurgical Sales Specialist for Johnson & Johnson's Codman Neuro Intensive Care & Surgical Products. During their time there, they created competitive strategies to promote surgical evaluation and sales of the neurosurgical product line, and was awarded several sales trips and accolades. In 2004, they moved to Alcon as a Vitreo Retinal Surgical Sales Specialist, where they developed a targeted marketing plan to a highly specialized physician group and amassed sales exceeding $5.7 million. In 2006, they were appointed Director of Regional Business Development for VasSol, and in 2007, they joined Optos as a Vitreo Retinal Sales Specialist. During their time at Optos, they increased regional sales by $1.6 million and increased same-store-sales by 9%. In 2008, they moved to Surgioscopy-Medical Device as a Sales Marketing Executive, and in 2018 joined Alesi Surgical Ltd as Area Sales Director US. At Alesi, they were responsible for marketing strategy and sales of a new surgical technology in high-profile, acute care accounts.

Douglas Dotson began their education in 1983, when they earned an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer from Jackson College. Douglas then continued their studies at Central Michigan University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Biology in 1990. Finally, they completed their education in 1993 by earning a Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) from The University of Kansas, with a focus on Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management.

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  • Area Sales Director US

    October, 2018 - present