Robert Parkes

Robert Parkes is an experienced professional in the medical and sports sectors, currently serving as a Neurosurgical Product Specialist for SCIONZ/Medtronic since June 2003, overseeing the Medtronic Neurosurgical product portfolio in New Zealand. The role encompasses products from the Neuromodulation and Surgical Technologies divisions, as well as connections to the Xomed (ENT) and Spine and Biologics divisions. Additionally, since May 2015, Robert has contributed as a High Performance Referee Coach for New Zealand Rugby, providing coaching to members of the NZ High Performance Referee Squad. Previous roles include National Sales Manager for the Hospital Division at EBOS Healthcare and Territory Manager for Medipak Surgical, specializing in endoscopy and electrosurgery products. Early career experience includes working as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative for Rhone-Poulenc Rorer. Robert holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Victoria University of Wellington and completed secondary education at Kapiti College.