ST. PAUL, MN – Avio Medtech Consulting, the innovators’ consultants, announces the addition of Carmen Volkart to its Board of Directors. Ms. Volkart has over 30 years of experience as a senior executive and independent board director in medical devices.
Julie Pritchard-Hedtke, Avio President, remarked on the appointment, “Carmen will add depth of financial expertise, including the challenges of fundraising that many of our clients face, so Avio can help more companies take flight.” Ms. Volkart shared, “Startups and small innovative companies face unique challenges, and few organizations focus exclusively on their needs. Avio’s commitment is genuine, and I’m excited to support the company as it strives to make even greater impact.”
The other Avio board members include:
- Amy Langer, Executive Chair of Avio Medtech Consulting and co-founder of Salo
(acquired by Korn Ferry) - Mark Summers, Chairman & CEO of Dosentrx and founder of ThreeWire (acquired by
WIRB-Copernicus Group) - Morgan Evans, Founder of Avio Medtech Consulting and CEO of Agitated Solutions
Board Chair Amy Lanager commented, “Avio’s board has extensive experience in starting, building, selling, and acquiring medical device companies, bringing lifesaving and innovative improvements to millions of lives – the very efforts Avio’s clients undertake.”
Ms. Volkart most recently served as CFO of NatureWorks, LLC, a global leader in sustainable biopolymers. Before that she was CFO & SVP of Commercialization at NxThera (acquired by Boston Scientific) and Global CFO at Tornier, leading the company through an initial public offering. Additionally, she serves on the boards of Tactile Medical, Modular Medical, and the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation.
Avio’s founder, Morgan Evans, shared, “I started Avio because of the challenges I faced as a founder. Everything Avio does is designed to make the founder’s journey easier. That includes building a board of entrepreneurs. Carmen’s addition makes us even more capable.” Startups are hard. We get it. Avio was born in the startup trenches. Founded by a medtech innovator, for medtech innovators, we understand the unique challenges you face. Let us leverage our firsthand experience to accelerate your journey to market.
Contact: Frank Jaskulke
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