Kenneth M. Bueche

Kenneth M. Bueche is a seasoned medical device executive with extensive experience in product development, operations, and strategic advisory roles. Currently serving as Advisor and Chief Operating Officer at Prana Thoracic, Kenneth focuses on innovative solutions for early-stage lung cancer detection. At the TMC Innovation Institute, Kenneth contributes as an advisor and founded ProTEX Consulting in 2013 to assist medical device companies. Previous positions include Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Saranas, where efforts centered on technology for early detection of bleeding complications, and Vice President of Research and Development at Millar, Inc. Kenneth has held various leadership roles in R&D at IDEV® Technologies, Medtronic, Guidant Corporation, NeoCardia, and Omnitron, demonstrating a solid track record in advancing medical technologies. Kenneth holds a Master's degree and Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude.