Frank has over 25 years of medical device leadership and experience in Aesthetics, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology & Urology. He has a record of successfully growing companies by working closely with physicians, analyzing the market need, innovating new products & then working with internal teams on execution excellence, sales & profitability.
Just prior to Zerigo, he was CEO & President of Epica International, a developer, manufacturer and seller of advanced CT and Robotic systems. At Epica, in 4 years, he transform the company’s focus & products to include their first 510(k) human medical CT, grew sales from $13M to $27M and generated positive EBITDA.
Prior to Epica, Frank as CEO & President of the plastic surgery/dermatology RF & laser company, Ellman International, grew sales from $19M to $29M. He thereafter sold Ellman to market leader Cynosure.
Frank also co-led the sale of ACMI Corp. to Gyrus Group PLC for $500M, 18x EBITDA and played a lead role in 5 other M&A deals, throughout his career, on both the sell and buy side.
Frank has launched over 250+ new products & break-through technologies (CMOS video, LED illumination endoscopy and RF sealing / cutting); directed production at 5 facilities worldwide and led clinical groups including surgical procedure development, clinical studies & reimbursement.
Frank started his medical device career at American Hospital Supply Corporation and prior thereof his technology career at United Technologies Advance Engineering group. Frank has over 40 issued or pending USA and foreign patents.