Frank has over 25 years of medical device leadership and
experience in Aesthetics, Dermatology, Gastroenterology,
General Surgery, Gynecology & Urology. He has a record of
successfully growing companies by working closely with
physicians, analyzing the market need, innovating new
products & then working with internal teams on execution
excellence, sales & profitability.
Just prior to Zerigo, he was CEO & President of Epica
International, a developer, manufacturer and seller of
advanced CT and Robotic systems. At Epica, in 4 years, he
transformed the company’s focus & products to include their
first 510(k) human medical CT, grew sales from $13M to $27M
and generated positive EBITDA.
Prior to Epica, Frank as CEO & President of the plastic
surgery/dermatology RF & laser company, Ellman
International, grew sales from $19M to $29M. He thereafter
sold Ellman to market leader Cynosure.
Frank also co-led the sale of ACMI Corp. to Gyrus Group PLC
for $500M, 18x EBITDA and played a lead role in 5 other M&A
deals, throughout his career, on both the sell and buy side.
Frank has launched over 250+ new products & break-through
technologies (CMOS video, LED illumination endoscopy and RF
sealing / cutting); directed production at 5 facilities
worldwide and led clinical groups including surgical
procedure development, clinical studies & reimbursement.
Frank started his medical device career at American Hospital
Supply Corporation and prior thereof his technology career
at United Technologies Advance Engineering group. Frank has
over 40 issued or pending USA and foreign patents.