Chris Gildea

Chris Gildea has a diverse work experience in various roles and responsibilities. Starting in 2005, they began their career at BD, where they worked in multiple positions, including Manufacturing Associate, Sales Specialist, District Sales Manager, and Product Manager. In 2011, they became the US Channel Manager for Domestic Distribution and later served as the US Channel Manager for Fisher & VWR.

In 2012, they joined Corning Life Sciences as the US Channel Manager for Discovery Labware Brands. The following year, they joined WHEATON Industries as the Director of Sales for Chromatography Consumables. Chris was later promoted to Vice President of Sales for Glass & Plastic Consumables.

In 2016, they transitioned to BD once again, holding the positions of WW Senior Director of Global Marketing for the Pen Needle Franchise and WW Senior Director of Global Sales Effectiveness.

Since 2019, Chris has been working at Biocare Medical, initially as the Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for leading strategic and tactical marketing, global sales, and sales operations organization. Chris was later promoted to Chief Strategy Officer and currently holds the role of CFO & Chief Strategy Officer as of 2023.

Chris Gildea has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Quinnipiac University. Additionally, they obtained a Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing from Rutgers University - Camden.