Spinal Elements CEO and leadership

Steve McGowan, a founder of Spinal Elements, has over 25 years of experience as CFO of medical device companies. Prior to founding Spinal Elements, he spent three years as the CFO for NuVasive, Inc., a spine products company. He gained extensive experience obtaining equity and debt financing and establishing financial and operating systems working for medical device companies including Novatrix Inc. and Intramed Laboratories Inc. Mr. McGowan also previously worked at Science Applications International Corporation and Ernst & Young. A Certified Public Accountant, he received a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, and a Master of Science degree in accounting from San Diego State University.

André Potgieter is the Executive Vice President, US Sales and is responsible for sales in the US market. He has spent 20 years in the spinal implant industry that includes seven years with Synthes Spine followed by eight years with Kyphon, Inc. His previous roles include direct sales, regional sales management, and director level positions all within the spinal implant market. André received a BA in Finance from the University of Tennessee.

Paul Graveline brings more than 20 years of experience in surgical spine technology. His past positions include Global Vice President of Sales for Zimmer Biomet Spine, Chief Operating Officer for Zimmer Spine, and Vice President of Sales for Stryker Spine.

Steve McGowan, a founder of Spinal Elements, has over 25 years of experience as CFO of medical device companies. Prior to founding Spinal Elements, he spent three years as the CFO for NuVasive, Inc., a spine products company. He gained extensive experience obtaining equity and debt financing and establishing financial and operating systems working for medical device companies including Novatrix Inc. and Intramed Laboratories Inc. Mr. McGowan also previously worked at Science Applications International Corporation and Ernst & Young. A Certified Public Accountant, he received a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, and a Master of Science degree in accounting from San Diego State University.