J. Bret Kolkebeck
About J. Bret Kolkebeck
J. Bret Kolkebeck serves as the Director of Global Strategic Marketing at Biosense Webster, a position he has held since 2022. With over a decade of experience in the medical device industry, he has held various roles at Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon, demonstrating expertise in strategic marketing and business insights.
Work at BioSense
J. Bret Kolkebeck has been serving as the Director of Global Strategic Marketing at Biosense Webster since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading strategic marketing initiatives within the organization. His work is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has focused on driving results through partnerships and leveraging his strategic thinking and leadership skills.
Previous Experience at Johnson & Johnson
Before joining Biosense Webster, Kolkebeck held several positions at Johnson & Johnson. He was the Strategic Insights Director of Robotics and Digital Solutions from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as the Global Business Insights Leader for Robotics and Digital Solutions from 2019 to 2021. His earlier roles included Financial Analyst in Investor Relations and External Reporting, and he participated in the Financial Leadership Development Program from 2009 to 2011.
Career at Ethicon, Inc.
Kolkebeck has extensive experience at Ethicon, Inc., where he held multiple roles. He was the Associate Director of Market and Customer Insights for Digital Surgery from 2018 to 2019 and previously served as Manager of Market and Customer Insights from 2016 to 2018. His tenure also included positions as Senior Financial Analyst in both the MD&D Supply Chain and Global Strategic Marketing and New Business Development.
Education and Expertise
Kolkebeck earned a Master of Accountancy with a concentration in HR (Organizational Development) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the same institution, which he completed in 2008. His educational background supports his strong acumen in business and medical devices, developed through diverse roles in strategic marketing and financial analysis.
Professional Skills and Accomplishments
With over a decade of experience in the medical device industry, Kolkebeck demonstrates expertise in cross-functional leadership and portfolio management. He has a proven track record of driving results through partnerships and strategic initiatives, contributing significantly to the organizations he has been part of.