Nate Porter

Background

About Nate Porter

A results-oriented C-suite executive and strategic advisor in the MedTech industry, with a proven track record of driving transformational growth, strategic repositioning, and enterprise value creation across start-ups, private equity-backed, and global organizations. Expert in leading commercial transformation by translating market insights into actionable growth strategies and building high-performing teams that consistently exceed stakeholder expectations. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Enterprise Growth – Consistent business growth through data-driven strategies, product innovation, competitive differentiation, strategic partnerships and leading high-performing marketing and sales teams. • Organization Turnaround - Revitalized declining businesses without significant investment through market analysis and transformational growth strategies that capitalized on market trends while addressing unmet customer needs. • Transformed CDMO into a High-Growth Acquisition Target - Revitalized a 20-year-old, medical device design & manufacturing company, doubling revenue while maintaining strong EBITDA performance. • M&A – Extensive M&A experience in small businesses and global organizations, including 100+ company evaluations in alignment with the strategic vision, leading to negotiations, diligence, integration, and execution of multiple deals. • Completed Successful PE Exit and Integration – Led CDMO acquisition by private equity and integration with an existing portfolio company to form a new entity, rebranded as Vantage MedTech. • Operational Leadership – Implemented enterprise-level systems, processes, and organizational structures required to support operational execution in rapidly growing organizations. • Global Commercialization - Implemented 8+ commercial strategies, including 30+ product launches into medical device markets, resulting in $500M+ in incremental revenue. LEADERSHIP ROLES • Founder & CEO, Ascend MedTech – Strategic consulting partner for MedTech startups. • Chief Commercial Officer, Vantage MedTech – Led integration, rebranding, and commercial operations post-acquisition. • Chief Commercial Officer, RBC Medical Innovations – Spearheaded growth leading to PE acquisition. • Senior Global Marketing Manager, Medtronic – Directed upstream strategy for a $350M+ global portfolio, launching disruptive innovations and entering new high-growth markets. As an accomplished executive leader, I am committed to building sustainable value through visionary leadership, data-informed strategy, and a deep commitment to people and culture.