Ryan C. Heniford

Ryan C. Heniford is a seasoned professional in the medical device sector, currently serving as the Manager of Sales and Business Development for the Medical Device Solutions division at Evonik since May 2021. In this role, Ryan focuses on connecting biomaterial solutions with medical device companies and contract manufacturing organizations, while identifying unmet needs in the field. Prior to Evonik, Ryan held the position of Chief Technology Officer and Partner at Piedmont Biomaterials Technology Co., where responsibilities included spearheading the development of a novel synthetic heart valve replacement device. Ryan also served as a Senior Global Account Manager at DSM, managing a substantial global territory, and as a Director of Business Development at Secant Medical, leading teams to foster strategic partnerships and develop critical medical device components. Ryan's educational background includes a Master's degree in Textile Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University.