trust, process,
and results.

Hired: Chief Executive Officer
(U.S. based for E.U. company)
‍“Lifeblood ran a rigorous process for Anaconda BioMed, delivering a professional slate of U.S. and European CEO candidates with the leadership credibility and market experience required to meet board and investor expectations. Their team was consistently transparent, responsive, and thoughtful in navigating a complex, multi-stakeholder process. Our partnership with Lifeblood was critical in securing the right CEO to support Anaconda BioMed’s trans-Atlantic execution.”

Giovanni Leo
Partner at Lake Geneva Ventures

Hired: Vice President of R&D
“Lifeblood brought an exceptionally strong network to our searches at Anteris Technologies and consistently surfaced high-caliber executive talent across multiple functions. They ran an efficient, well-coordinated process and stayed highly communicative throughout, making complex hires feel focused and manageable. Their partnership was instrumental in helping us secure the right leaders to support Anteris’s next stage of growth."

David St. Denis
COO of Anteris Technologies

Hired: Chief Executive Officer
‍“Lifeblood delivered an efficient CEO search process and presented a standout group of candidates from their expansive network. Their process helped us move methodically to the right hire. The quality of both the candidates and the partnership set them apart."

Todd Schwarzinger
Chairman of Centerline Biomedical

Hired: Head of Commercialization
‍“Lifeblood was a strong partner and trusted advisor throughout our Head of Commercial search at EchoIQ. They ran a highly efficient process, delivered top-tier candidates, and maintained open, proactive communication from start to finish. Their guidance and judgment were key in helping us confidently secure the right hire.”

Dustin Haines
CEO of EchoIQ

Hired: Independent Board Member
‍“Lifeblood ran a highly expeditious recruitment process that delivered a strong slate of Executive Chairman candidates with the governance and fundraising credibility EndoShunt required. Their proactive partnership and transparency throughout a high-stakes process were crucial in securing the right board-level leader to support our next phase of scale and investor confidence.”

Tyler Zanon
CEO at EndoShunt Medical

Hired: Chief Medical Officer
‍“Working with Lifeblood was seamless from the start. They ran an efficient and well-managed search, delivered a strong slate of high-quality Medical Affairs candidates, and maintained clear, proactive communication throughout the process. Their partnership was instrumental in helping FIRE1 confidently secure the right Medical Affairs Officer at a critical stage for our organization."

John Britton
CEO of FIRE1

Hired: Head of Quality
‍“I enjoyed working with Lifeblood. They made the entire process efficient and straightforward, brought us solid candidates, and stayed closely connected every step of the way. Having them as a trusted partner made it easier to land the person to fill the position at Innova Vascular.”

Sanjay Shrivsatava
CEO of Innova Vascular

Hired: Executive Chairman
‍“Lifeblood ran an educational and focused process for an Executive Chair and delivered a strong slate of candidates who fit what IntuiTap Medical needed. Their process made it easy to align and move with expeditiously with confidence. We secured exactly the right professional for the role."

Jessica Ingram
‍CEO of IntuiTap Medical

Hired: Cross-Functional Team
‍“Finding the right growth partner to support our team’s expansion and diversification during our early days and over the years to come is not an easy task. It is both about execution and cultural fit. We retained Lifeblood on numerous hiring needs, with a focus on diversity, to grow our women’s health company. The outcome of our business partnership has been successful, and we enjoy the relationship that we have built to this day. I recommend Lifeblood for women’s health technology companies who need to build diverse teams.”

Tracy MacNeal
CEO of Materna Medical

Hired as: Executive Chairman
‍“I have known the team at Lifeblood for a long time, so they approached me with an opportunity that was well thought through and worth serious consideration. They respected my time, pressure tested fit from both sides, and ran a disciplined process throughout. The Executive Chairman role aligned well with my experience and allowed me to contribute meaningfully while continuing in my CEO role."

Ramin Mousavi
CEO of CathWorks

Hired: Cross-Functional Team (U.S. based for E.U. company)
“Lifeblood supported Perfuze through several key U.S. hires as we built out our clinical and commercial presence. They demonstrated a strong understanding of what’s required in an early-stage, scaling environment and consistently brought forward high-quality candidates. The process was efficient, well-managed, and ultimately delivered strong candidates who we went on to hire."

Wayne Allen
CEO of Perfuze

Hired: U.S. Head of Operations
‍“As we’ve grown in the U.S., Lifeblood helped us find a strong leader who fit our team culture. The process was smooth, easy, and we quickly landed a VP who’s making an impact. Great cooperation!"

Katharina Kiss
CEO of Products & Features

Hired: Head of Manufacturing
‍“Lifeblood ran an insightful and disciplined search for SpectraWave that delivered a strong slate of Head of Manufacturing candidates with the depth we needed to scale. Their team was consistently communicative and hands-on, which kept the process moving and decision-making easier. Their partnership was helpful for us to secure the right manufacturing leader to support execution and growth-readiness.”

Vivek Walimbe
CEO of SpectraWAVE

Hired: Vice President of Clinical Affairs
“Lifeblood was a trusted partner as we built out key clinical leadership at Synchron. They ran an efficient, well-structured process, consistently brought forward high-quality candidates with relevant clinical and trial execution experience, and stayed closely engaged. Their insight and support played an important role in us securing the right Head of Clinical Affairs and strengthen our broader clinical organization."

Tom Oxley
CEO of Synchron

Hired: Head of R&D
‍“Lifeblood ran a highly disciplined search and delivered R&D leaders aligned with our technical and development needs. Their team communicated clearly and thoughtfully throughout the process, demonstrating a deep understanding of our science and roadmap. That rigor and partnership were influential in helping T-Heart secure the right Head of R&D Valve team at an inflection point of growth for the company.”

Ella Faktorovich
CEO of T-Heart

Hired: Head of Commercialization
(U.S. based for E.U. company)
“As we expand from Europe into the U.S., Lifeblood ran a professional recruitment process for a challenging process that we needed for our U.S. commercial leader. The candidate quality was excellent, and the process made it efficient to move decisively. We successfully hired our CCO who has made a difference in our U.S. market entry."

Toon Overbeeke
CEO of Vitestro