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Eric Heinz
Medical Device Corporate Development Executive - EMBA Candidate, Kellogg School of Management
Eric Steven Heinz is a seasoned professional in the medtech industry with over two decades of experience. He served as Director of Business Development (M&A) at Smith & Nephew from 2017 to 2022, where he supported the inorganic growth strategy for the Orthopaedics franchise. During his tenure, he led multiple M&A deals, focusing on robotics, digital, and enabling technologies.23
Heinz's career spans various roles in product development, marketing, and business development at leading companies such as Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Intuitive Surgical, Zimmer Biomet, and Titan Medical. He is also the founder and managing partner of Heinz Ventures, LLC, a life sciences venture studio.14
Heinz holds a BS in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an MEM from Christian Brothers University, and an Executive MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Additionally, he completed a Biodesign Graduate Certificate at Stanford University.12
