Shaleah Hester
About Shaleah Hester
Shaleah Hester is the Principal Area Manager at Silk Road Medical, Inc. with over 15 years of experience in the medical sales industry.
Current Position at Silk Road Medical, Inc.
Shaleah Hester holds the role of Principal Area Manager at Silk Road Medical, Inc. Bringing over 15 years of experience in the medical sales industry, she provides leadership and expertise in managing key sales areas. Her current focus includes expanding market presence and driving sales growth for the company’s medical devices.
Previous Role at Intuitive
Before joining Silk Road Medical, Shaleah Hester worked as a Sr. Clinical Sales Representative at Intuitive. She held this position for nine years, from 2012 to 2021, in Dallas, Texas. During her tenure, she played an integral role in promoting clinical sales and supporting innovative surgical technologies.
Experience at Cook Medical
Shaleah Hester served as District Manager Interventional Radiology at Cook Medical from 2010 to 2012. In this role, she gained significant experience in interventional radiology sales, overseeing district operations and driving sales initiatives in this specialized medical field.
Educational Background
Shaleah Hester completed her academic studies at Texas A&M University. She obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition Sciences from 2002 to 2004 and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Animal Sciences from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background laid the foundation for her transition into the medical sales industry.
Medical Sales Career Journey
Shaleah Hester has a diverse career trajectory in the medical sales industry. Starting as a Medical Representative at Abbott from 2008 to 2009, she later worked at Allergan in a similar role from 2009 to 2010. She then transitioned to interventional radiology sales at Cook Medical before moving to clinical sales at Intuitive. Her cumulative experiences across different roles and companies have equipped her with extensive knowledge in both pharmaceutical and medical device sales.