David Hawks is a business development strategist and technology and life science executive. He has an extensive track record of developing successful new business relationships, innovative solutions, teams and strategies across a range of technologies and therapies including next generation communications, speech recognition and networking as well as software and data systems. His experience includes twelve years in the technology industry including seven years at investment bank Piper Jaffray and over fifteen years’ experience which includes development and strategic build-out activities throughout North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific market segments for life science solutions including devices, diagnostics, components and biomaterials across a broad range of therapeutic areas including neurology, cardiology, intelligent surgical solutions and active implantable systems. Mr. Hawks was previously Director of Business Development Medical Devices and Diagnostics for a global research organization