08/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/28/2024 04:54
Exactech's Executive Team has welcomed five new leaders since the beginning of the year, each bringing a great amount of value in driving change in their respective areas. We had the chance to catch up recently with two of those new leaders - Chief Operations Officer Dale Wolf and Vice President of Quality Matt Collins to learn a bit more about their first few months with the company and their plans for future growth.
Dale Wolf served in several leadership roles prior to joining Exactech. At NuVasive and GE, he was responsible for supply chain and field logistics, distribution, manufacturing, quality assurance, international operations and the implementation of continuous improvement programs.
"I joined Exactech to help make a difference and accelerate the journey the company is on to grow and serve more patients globally," Dale said.
"I joined Exactech to help make a difference and accelerate the journey the company is on to grow and serve more patients globally," Dale said. "The team seemed fun to work with, smart and committed, which is what you hope to find when you are looking for your next challenge. The transition has been both fun and smooth and met all my expectations."
Matt Collins joined the company in March after spending the last ten years as the VP of Global Quality at Integra LifeSciences and NuVasive. His expertise is in implementing robust quality systems and resolving regulatory challenges both in the U.S. and with international governing authorities.
"I joined Exactech because of its strong reputation for innovation and commitment to improving patient outcomes in the orthopaedic industry," Matt said.
"I joined Exactech because of its strong reputation for innovation and commitment to improving patient outcomes in the orthopaedic industry," Matt said. "The transition to the new company has been very positive. The team has been welcoming, and I appreciate the collaborative environment. It is especially exciting to be part of a company with such great growth and learning potential. I am eager to contribute to Exactech's mission and take advantage of the opportunities to impact meaningful patient outcomes that make a real difference."
Both executives said they enjoy Exactech's company culture and that it's what makes the company unique.
"There are a lot of people here who have been here a long time and care deeply about the company's success. You can't replace that, and you can't hire that," Dale said. "I think that will always be a bedrock to build success on."
Also, Exactech's culture reflects how motivated its employees are to the company's success and customers.
"It's inspiring to see that dedication," Matt said. "It makes me want to contribute more, do more and help more because you see how much they're willing to do for this company."
As Exactech continues to grow and evolve, the contributions of its new leadership team will play a crucial role in shaping the company's future. With leaders like Dale Wolf and Matt Collins at the helm, the company is well-positioned to continue its mission of improving patient outcomes and driving innovation in the orthopaedic industry.