Wade Zander
About Wade Zander
Wade Zander serves as the Director of Product Marketing and Market Intelligence at Hinge Health, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong background in corporate finance and product marketing, with previous roles at Tactile Medical and Covidien, and holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Current Role at Hinge Health
Wade Zander serves as the Director of Product Marketing & Market Intelligence at Hinge Health, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative go-to-market strategies for digital musculoskeletal solutions. His responsibilities include assessing market opportunities and enabling salesforce and market development for both domestic and global product launches. Zander's leadership extends to recruiting, hiring, and managing direct reports, as well as effectively leading cross-functional teams.
Previous Experience at Tactile Medical
Prior to his current role, Wade Zander worked at Tactile Medical as the Director of Product Marketing from 2018 to 2022. He was responsible for overseeing product marketing initiatives and contributed to the company's growth in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Before this position, he served as the Business Director for Flexitouch from 2015 to 2018, where he managed product strategies and market development.
Professional Background in Finance and Investment Banking
Wade Zander has a strong analytical background in corporate finance and investment banking. He began his career at Piper Jaffray Inc. as an investment banker from 2002 to 2004. He further honed his financial expertise at Medtronic Inc. in a finance role from 2006 to 2008. His experience in finance has equipped him with the skills to assess new markets and develop investment rationales for business opportunities.
Educational Qualifications
Wade Zander holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, which he attended from 2004 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) with a focus on Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, he participated in an International Finance Summer Exchange program at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) in 2000.
Career Development and Training
In 2023, Wade Zander completed a program at the Product Marketing Alliance, enhancing his skills in product marketing. His career development reflects a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in the evolving landscape of product marketing and market intelligence.