Ben Barnes

General Manager, Kaneka Medical America- Neurovascular @Kaneka North America

Columbia, MD, US

Recruited from a consultant into a C-suite role with P&L accountability for this newly launched North American neuro business focused on the FDA-approved i-ED COIL™ brain aneurysm embolization coil and expansion of the product portfolio. Oversees commercial / go-to-market strategy, business development, operations, clinical research, M&A opportunities and due diligence, finance, and HR. Built and leads a 17-member team. Reports to the Group President. Increased annual revenues from $20k in 2021 to on track to achieve $8M in annual sales for 2023. Manage P&L to achieve profitability by year-end 2023 through improving field sales performance, leveraging clinical research initiatives, and optimizing marketing budgets. Plays an integral role in the identification and due diligence for the acquisition of new product technologies. Executive lead in the creation and implementation of leadership development and DEI initiatives.

The Johns Hopkins University

Master's Certificate, Business Leadership and Development

Hampton University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing