John Barr

John Barr is the Non-Executive Chairman at Nitinotes Surgical, a clinical-stage medical device company specializing in automated endoscopic surgery for obesity treatment. He joined the company in November 2023, bringing with him over 40 years of experience in the MedTech industry, particularly in the field of obesity treatment and structural heart repair.164

Professional Background

• MedTech Expertise: Barr has held significant roles in various companies, with a notable history of leading organizations that have developed and marketed medical devices globally. His previous ventures included taking a company public and subsequently selling it to St. Jude Medical.45
• Leadership Role: As Chairman, he is expected to guide Nitinotes through its next phases of innovation and growth, especially following their successful Series B funding round.15

Nitinotes Surgical

Nitinotes focuses on developing the EndoZip™, an innovative automated endoscopic suturing system aimed at providing effective, minimally invasive solutions for patients with obesity who do not qualify for traditional bariatric surgery.23