Edgar Contreras

Edgar Contreras, MBA, is an experienced operations leader with a diverse background in manufacturing and distribution in the medical device industry. Currently serving as Senior Director of Operations and Site Leader at Stryker since April 2024, Edgar previously held the position of Site Director Global Distribution Operations at NuVasive and Director of Manufacturing at Smith & Nephew. Edgar's career spans over 17 years in various roles including Manufacturing Manager at Medtronic and Senior Materials Manager at GE Healthcare, where Edgar managed significant budgets and led teams to achieve high production outputs and operational efficiencies. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration in Operations and Production Management from The University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Industrial de Santander.