Hanger Ventures
Igniting Clinical and Technical Innovation in O&P
Innovation is critical for the millions of people who rely on custom orthotic and prosthetic solutions to enjoy life fully. Fueled by our purpose of empowering human potential together, Hanger Ventures invests in entrepreneurs and small businesses that ignite clinical and technical advances in orthotics and prosthetics. By prioritizing innovation, together we can achieve better patient outcomes, enrich the patient experience, and enhance interdisciplinary healthcare partnerships worldwide. Only at Hanger exists the nationwide network, clinical expertise, and R&D capabilities to deliver evidence-based research that can support the commercialization of emerging solutions.
Our Mission
Our mission is to partner with people who share our passion for empowering human potential and invest in opportunities to ignite and accelerate innovative O&P healthcare solutions to provide more patients access to life-changing care and better outcomes.
Our Focus
With a commitment to investing in the future of O&P healthcare, Hanger Ventures invests in entrepreneurs and small businesses that focus on developing innovative clinical and technical solutions for:
- Patients living with limb loss, limb difference, metabolic disease, vascular and neuromuscular conditions, skeletal anomalies, and traumatic injury.
- The O&P community and healthcare partners that collaborate to deliver evidenced-based O&P care.
Our Difference
As part of Hanger Ventures, partners have access to resources typically not accessible to entrepreneurs and small businesses, from incubation to commercialization. Our extensive expertise and organizational ecosystem unlock opportunities, drive growth, and create patient-centered solutions.
Extensive Expertise
For over 160 years, Hanger has been at the forefront of orthotic and prosthetic clinical excellence and innovation. With 6,000 team members, we have an extensive group of experts who find new ways to return personal independence to those with physical challenges.
Organizational Ecosystem
Our organizational ecosystem provides a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and value creation through our interconnected network of entities that provide products, services, patient care, and clinical research.
Our Leadership
Our leadership team and investment committee consists of members that have extensive experience in the O&P profession, innovative investments, and organizational transformation. The team includes:
James H. Campbell, PhD
Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, President Hanger Ventures
James H. Campbell, PhD, is Hanger’s Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer with extended responsibility as President of Hanger Ventures.
Thomas Kiraly
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Kiraly has been Hanger’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since January 2015. Prior to joining Hanger, Tom served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Sheridan Healthcare, Inc.
Aaron Flores, PhD
Vice President of Strategy and Product Development
Aaron Flores, PhD, serves as Hanger’s Vice President of Strategy and Product Development. Dr. Flores has led several organizations in his 14-year tenure at Hanger, including Innovative Neurotronics, SureFit, and the Hanger Fabrication Network.
David Holzman, CFA
Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions
David Holzman, CFA, serves as Hanger’s Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions. Since assuming his role in 2019, David has closed dozens of O&P acquisitions.
Cristy Simon
Vice President, Marketing
Cristy Simon serves as Hanger’s Vice President of Marketing. Since joining the company in 2021, Cristy has established a commercial strategy foundation for the organization, executing on several programs.
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