Tim Benner
About Tim Benner
Tim Benner is a Senior Vice President of US Commercial at Inari Medical, with extensive experience in the healthcare and automotive industries. He has played significant roles in launching therapeutic platforms, leading product development, and preparing companies for IPOs.
Current Role at Inari Medical
Tim Benner serves as the Senior Vice President of US Commercial at Inari Medical, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the commercial strategy and execution within the United States. His leadership aims to enhance the company's market presence and drive growth in the medical device sector.
Experience at Saluda Medical
Tim Benner has been the Chief Commercial Officer at Saluda Medical since 2021. He played a significant role in preparing the company for an initial public offering (IPO) and led the global commercial execution of its platform that utilizes artificial intelligence in chronic pain and movement disorder segments. Under his leadership, Saluda's global commercial organizations scaled from pre-launch to achieving a $100 million run-rate by mid-2024.
Previous Positions in the Medical Field
Before joining Saluda Medical, Tim Benner worked at Abbott as the General Manager and Vice President of US Commercial Business for Abbott Structural Heart from 2017 to 2020. He also held the position of Vice President of Global Strategy, Global Marketing, and Commercial Operations at Edwards Lifesciences from 2008 to 2017. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in the medical device industry.
Background in Automotive Industry
Tim Benner spent 12 years at Honda R&D, where he led Advanced Product Development. His focus was on consumer-facing brands, and he was instrumental in pivoting Honda to become a light truck powerhouse through the development of several key platforms, including the Pilot, Odyssey, MDX, Ridgeline, and Element. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in product development and market strategy.
Educational Background
Tim Benner is currently studying at the University of Southern California, pursuing a Master of Science in Business with a focus on Marketing, although he has not yet completed this degree. He previously earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business, where he studied Strategy from 1999 to 2000.