Joel Batts

Joel Batts joined OrthoPediatrics in 2020 as Sr. VP Science & Technology, with responsibilities for identifying and securing technologies that advance care for kids. His industry experience includes Exactech, Wright Medical, Sanuwave, and Zimmer Biomet. Joel founded Telos Partners in 2016 to build a life sciences consulting firm that now serves a broad range of firms seeking commercialization of their technologies. He has published works in journals such as the American Journal of Sports Medicine, American Journal of Orthopaedics, Wounds and has led forums within the Johnson & Johnson innovation network (JLabs). Joel’s involvement in M&A activities spans foot and ankle, osteoporosis, wound care, and spine, overseeing key areas of investment and integration. Joel earned a BS in exercise science from the University of Florida and an MA in bioethics and health policy from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.