Danny Ward

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ABOUT DANNY WARD

My passion for orthopedics began early, shaped by personal experiences with shoulder and knee surgeries during my formative years. While I initially planned to attend medical school, I quickly recognized my strengths in building relationships, driving business growth, and leading teams, making medical device sales a natural fit.Over 20+ years at Zimmer Biomet, I advanced through increasingly complex sales leadership roles, gaining deep expertise in orthopedics, robotics, medical devices, and capital equipment. Snapshot of Successes:Drove 10x growth in Louisville as a senior sales rep. Led the #1 nationally ranked sales team (out of 350) for two consecutive years.Earned 7 President’s Club awards and built strategic partnerships with major health systems.Played pivotal role in refining Persona® Knee System, contributing to its launch as the #1 knee implant in the market.Led post-merger integration, turning around an underperforming sales market after the Zimmer/Biomet merger.Managed 8- and 9-figure P & Ls, optimizing operations and driving sustainable revenue growth.Achieved #2 national ranking out of 42 territories for market growth as GM.Secured 12 ROSA Robotic System placements across territory footprint.Selected as sole field representative on the development of Persona® OsseoTi Keel Tibia system.Developed high-impact sales training program, later advising on corporate training initiatives.LET’S CONNECTI’m looking to leverage my expertise in strategic leadership, operational excellence, and business growth in an executive role with a forward-thinking, growth-focused organization. If you\'re seeking a leader who drives top- and bottom-line impact, scales high-performing teams, and accelerates market expansion, I’d love to chat! I can be reached at d••••••••@me.com.