David Ruether

Vice President, Global Distributor And Strategic Markets at Optos

David Ruether has extensive work experience in the sales and healthcare industry. David is currently the Global Vice President of Telehealth Business at Optos, a position they have held since April 2019. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of Sales Operations at Optos from April 2017 to March 2019.

Before joining Optos, David worked at Alcon Laboratories, Inc. for more than 10 years. David held various roles within the company, including District Manager in the Specialty Eye and Ear Division, Associate District Manager, and Regional Training Manager. During their time at Alcon, they successfully led a team of medical sales reps, turned low performing districts into high-performing teams, and consistently met and exceeded sales targets.

Prior to their career in the healthcare industry, David worked as a Financial Services Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2001 to 2002.

Overall, David Ruether has a strong background in sales leadership, strategic planning, and team management, with a focus on the healthcare sector.

David Ruether earned a Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, and Marketing from the University of Central Missouri. David attended the university from 1999 to 2002.

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  • Vice President, Global Distributor And Strategic Markets

    April 1, 2024 - present

  • Global Vice President, Telehealth Business

    April, 2019

  • Vice President Sales Operations

    April, 2017

  • Senior Regional Sales Manager

    October, 2016

  • Regional Sales Manager

    September, 2014

  • Account Manager

    March, 2013