Phil Preuss

Phil Preuss is the Vice President, Marketing & Business Operations at Avinger. Phil has over 15 years of experience in business development and equity research.

Preuss began their career at UBS in 2002 as an Associate Director of Equity Research. In 2005, they were promoted to Associate Analyst after becoming a CFA charter holder, graduating from the Equity Research Academy, and serving on the first-ever Associate Council.

In 2008, Preuss was recruited by the CEO of Sawtooth Labs to build the company around image-guided vascular intervention technology. Phil partnered with the CEO as "chief of staff" to run the day-to-day business operations and develop/execute a financing strategy to achieve strategic objectives. Preuss created a comprehensive business plan, investor pitches, and developed initial business processes and systems from the ground up.

In 2009, Sawtooth Labs merged with Avinger, Inc. and Preuss became the Vice President, Marketing & Business Operations. In this role, they are responsible for leading the marketing function and overseeing all aspects of business operations.

Phil Preuss received their MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, where they studied marketing, management & strategy, and finance. Phil also holds a BA in history and economics from Stanford University. Phil is a CFA Charterholder, but is not currently active with the CFA Institute.

Phil Preuss reports to Jeffrey M. Soinski, CEO. Some of their coworkers include Thomas Lawson - Vice President, Clinical & Regulatory Affairs, Himanshu Patel - CTO, and Corey Gibbs - Vice President, Sales.