John Birkle, Ma, JD
About John Birkle, Ma, JD
John Birkle is the Pacific Regional Manager at Teleflex Incorporated, with extensive experience in the medical device industry and a background in the U.S. Navy.
Current Role at Teleflex Incorporated
John Birkle is currently serving as the Pacific Regional Manager at Teleflex Incorporated in the United States. He began this role in January 2019. His position involves overseeing regional operations, managing teams, and driving business growth in the Pacific region. Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies, and John’s role is crucial to ensuring the company’s success in serving healthcare providers and patients in this key market.
Previous Experience at Medtronic
Before joining Teleflex, John Birkle worked at Medtronic as a Senior Regional Business Manager from 2014 to 2019. During his five-year tenure, he managed regional business operations, led teams, and contributed to the growth and profitability of Medtronic's medical device segment. His responsibilities included strategic planning, market development, and coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance Medtronic’s business objectives.
Professional Background in Medical Devices
John Birkle has a notable background in the medical device industry, with extensive experience managing both capital and disposable products. He held management positions at several companies, including ResMed as California & Hawaii Region Manager (2012-2014), Masimo Corporation as West Region Manager (2008-2012), and Draeger Medical, Inc. as West Region Business Director (2004-2008). These roles involved strategic oversight, team leadership, and driving regional sales and business development.
Educational Background
John Birkle has a diverse educational background that includes degrees in business, law, and administration. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from San Francisco State University, College of Business. He also holds a Master of Arts in Administration, Education from the University of San Francisco and a Juris Doctor in Business Law from San Francisco Law School. Additionally, he studied Naval Science and Operations and was commissioned as a US Navy Officer through the Navy/Marine ROTC program at the University of California, Berkeley.
Military Service in the United States Navy
John Birkle served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy, where he held the position of Gunnery and Naval Gunfire Support/Weapons Officer. His naval service involved operations aboard major fleet combatants, including the Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey (BB-62) and the Destroyer U.S.S. Oldendorf (DD-972). He conducted operations across the Pacific Theater, covering regions such as Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, the Indian Ocean, and Australia.