Scott Wiese named Vice President of Business Development & Marketing
CARLSBAD, California, September 28, 2005 /PRNewswire/-- Alphatec Spine, Inc., ("Alphatec") today appointed Scott Wiese as Vice President of Business Development and Marketing. The hiring underscored the firm's recently completed transition from contract medical device manufacturer to a vertically integrated orthopedic device company.
Alphatec CEO John Foster remarked, "The winners in the fast-growing spine segment of the orthopedics business will be those companies who can bring the right management on board. Scott fits into our growth strategy perfectly."
Mr. Wiese comes to Alphatec with over 20 years of Marketing and Sales background with Abbott Spine, Medtronic Sofamor Danek, BASF Corporation/Knoll Pharmaceutical, Pfizer/Howmedica Surgical Division, Glaxo Pharmaceuticals and Adria Laboratories. Scott obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree at Southern Illinois University and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management at the University of Phoenix.
Ronald G. Hiscock, Alphatec President and Chief Operating Officer, recruited Scott because of his proven track record in large spine and healthcare organizations. "Scott is recognized in the industry for his knowledge of the business, and his professional working relationships with surgeons throughout the country," Hiscock said. "We are fortunate to have such a recognized industry executive join the Alphatec team."
About Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Alphatec Spine, Inc., is distinguished among independent spinal implant companies because it manufactures, engineers and prototypes all its own products. In 2005, the company changed its name from Alphatec Manufacturing to Alphatec Spine, to reflect its fifteen-year evolution from contract medical device manufacturer to vertically-integrated orthopedic device company. There are no service gaps between engineering/prototyping and the physician. The Company has 165 employees and is located in Carlsbad, CA. The company is controlled by New York private equity firm HealthpointCapital, LLC.
Additional Information
CONTACT: Vicky Romanoski of Alphatec Spine, Inc. (760) 431-9286; vromanoski@alphatecspine.com
Web site: http://www.alphatecspine.com
