Ken Yamada
About Ken Yamada
Ken Yamada serves as the Chief Business Officer at AxioMed, where he has worked since 2017, bringing extensive experience in business development, particularly in Asian markets. His previous roles include leadership positions at Wright Medical, NanoFUSE Biologics, and Arthrex, among others.
Work at AxioMed Spine
Ken Yamada has served as the Chief Business Officer at AxioMed since 2017, contributing to the company's strategic direction and business development efforts. His role involves managing a team of six direct reports, including senior positions such as Vice President of Global Business Development and Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Quality. Yamada has a strategic focus on fundraising initiatives, successfully closing two fundraising rounds totaling $15 million USD for AxioMed, LLC. He is also involved in initiating cervical Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) and submitting the completed lumbar IDE.
Previous Experience in Medical Device Industry
Prior to his current position, Ken Yamada held several key roles in the medical device industry. He worked at Wright Medical as Vice President for International markets, focusing on Asia Pacific and Latin America from 2011 to 2013. He also served as Chief Business Officer at NanoFUSE Biologics from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Arthrex spanned four years, where he was General Manager and Representative Director President in Japan, as well as Senior Regional Manager for Asia Pacific. He began his career in the industry at Integra LifeSciences as Director of Asia from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Ken Yamada holds a Bachelor of Arts in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 1986 to 1991. He furthered his education at the University of Colorado Denver, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Health Services Administration, both completed between 1993 and 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in business development, particularly in Asian markets, where he has significant experience leading initiatives.
Leadership Roles in Business Development
Throughout his career, Ken Yamada has held various leadership roles that emphasize business development. He served as President and CEO at Ortho Development Corporation from 1996 to 2003, where he directed operations in both Draper, Utah, and Tokyo, Japan. His experience includes managing teams and driving strategic initiatives, particularly in international markets. His leadership in these roles has contributed to his ability to navigate complex business environments and foster growth.