Ross D. Stern

Ross D. Stern is a prominent figure in the healthcare investment sector, currently serving as a Managing Director at Summit Partners, a role he has held since 2009. His expertise primarily focuses on the healthcare and life sciences sectors, where he has accumulated extensive experience through various board memberships and investments in high-growth companies.

Professional Background

• Current Roles:

  • Managing Director at Summit Partners.
  • Director/Board Member at TurningPoint Healthcare Solutions, U.S. Renal Care, Fortis Life Sciences, and several other healthcare-related organizations.123

• Previous Experience:

  • Worked at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
  • Held positions in Cowen & Company’s Health Care Investment Banking Group, focusing on mergers and acquisitions as well as public and private offerings.24

Education

Ross Stern holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History from Bowdoin College and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.15

Recognition

In 2024, he was named one of GrowthCap's Top 25 Healthcare Investors, highlighting his strategic contributions to the companies he partners with and his deep expertise across various healthcare subsectors.36

Through his roles, Ross D. Stern plays a significant part in shaping the landscape of healthcare investment and management, making impactful contributions to the organizations he is involved with.