David Sharp Named Global Marketing VP at Catalyst OrthoScience

Catalyst OrthoScience has hired David Sharp as vice president of Global Marketing.
 
“We are excited to have an executive with David’s experience join our team at Catalyst OrthoScience,” CEO and President Carl O’Connell said. “As we continue to grow and establish our presence as an emerging global leader in shoulder pathology solutions, David’s leadership and experience will help make that vision a reality.”
 
Sharp brings more to his position than 27 years of marketing, strategy, business development, communications and branding experience in the medical device industry, including roles with Sofamor Danek, Smith+Nephew plc, Medtronic Spinal & Biologics, Baxter International, and most recently, MicroPort Orthopedics.
 
Sharp earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Memphis and a master’s degree in international business from Christian Brothers University.

“I am excited to join the Catalyst team and contribute to the company’s goals that focus on sustainable growth and delivering real solutions to clinical unmet needs for shoulder surgeons and their patients around the world,” Sharp said. “I will be focused on growing a best-in-class marketing team and brand as we continue to build our core foundations in sales, marketing, R&D, and MedEd.”
 
Catalyst OrthoScience’s  Archer CSR Total Shoulder System offers precision and accuracy in shoulder restoration while preserving the patient’s bone and soft tissue. The Archer R1 Reverse Shoulder System is a single-tray arthroplasty system that offers surgeon-targeted implant positioning, a streamlined and versatile system, and bone sparing implants. Catalyst OrthoScience’s goal is to develop medical solutions that make orthopedic surgery less invasive and more efficient for both surgeons and patients. The company has a growing portfolio of patents and pending patents on its distinctive surgical offerings. Headquartered in Naples, Fla., Catalyst products are available across the United States.