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President and Chief Executive Officer

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. develops, manufactures, and commercializes therapeutic products for tissue protection, healing, and repair. Its

Senior medical device executive with a 25 year track record of leadership that delivers positive, material business results. A decisive leader who drives employee engagement, performance, accountability and results by developing and executing a compelling strategy. Brings a unique combination of results-oriented business management skills, organizational leadership and technical leadership. Delivered significant results by communicating a vision and engaging employees across a global organization with 1,300 staff in multiple BU’s and cross-functional areas. Notable achievements include establishing the strategy and building the biologics business (through internal and external development) and serving as the BU’s General Manager with full P&L. Currently CEO of a development stage med tech company. Member of the National Academy of Engineering.