Conan Cavanagh

Conan Cavanagh serves as Chief Operating Officer and Head of R&D at Hidramed Solutions Ltd. since October 2018, focusing on improving the quality of life for patients with chronic wounds. Prior to this role, Conan was the Managing Director at Cavatech Consulting Group, where expertise in business development and innovation management within the MedTech sector was demonstrated. From October 2009 to September 2017, Conan held the position of Engineering Director at Smith & Nephew, contributing to R&D leadership and strategic planning. Earlier experience includes a role as Consulting Engineer at AB Mandal, specializing in the pharmaceutical industry, and positions at Creganna Medical as Project Manager and Product & Process Development Engineer, achieving significant improvements in medical device materials and processes. Education includes a Master's degree in Business Administration from Macquarie Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical from the University of Galway.