Stories of Business 
Transformation

Real success stories from our partnerships with leading MedTech companies. Discover how strategic talent placement drives breakthrough innovation and sustainable business growth.

Measurable Impacts

Measurable results that reflect successful partnerships, accelerated innovation, and the transformational impact of strategic talent placement in MedTech.

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$2B+Revenue Impact
Combined revenue growth achieved by companies through our strategic placements
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80%Converted to Partnership
80% of single-role mandates led to a broader or repeat engagement within 12 months
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12+MedTech Sectors
From cardiac devices to AI diagnostics, spanning all areas of medical technology innovation
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13+Years Average  Client Tenure
Across our longest-standing partners

Case Studies

A closer look at the searches, the challenges, and what changed as a result.

Global CEO Search for Spine Robotics Pioneer Closed in 12 Weeks, LEM Surgical

Executive Search

Challenge

A handful of people globally had done it. Most were eliminated by a relocation requirement before the conversation started

Solution

Global passive candidate mapping across every robotics sub-specialty, under strict confidentiality

Result

Founding CEO secured in 12 weeks; CHF 22M Series B followed

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Dr. Stefan Weber

CEO, CAScination & Chairman of the Board, LEM Surgical

"We see Guided Solutions as extended arm of CAScination team, it is not only about making successful placements, the key for Guided Solutions is quality over quantity and they really want to understand what we need, they see our long term picture and our goals and want to contribute to the success of the company."

300+ Candidates. 38 Interviews. Two Board Placements in Four Months

Board Advisory

Challenge

Board-level commercial expertise needed in UK and US before 2028 commercialization

Solution

300+ candidates engaged, 38 interviews conducted, shortlist of 13

Result

Two Board-level placements completed in four months

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Virpi Muhonen

CEO and Co-founder, Askel Healthcare

"Guided Solutions’ expertise in scouting candidates that fit both our hiring needs and culture is exceptional, consistently delivering more than expected. The collaboration with their team is easy, professional and efficient, and I look forward to continuing our partnership and sourcing exceptional talent together."

Building a Best-in-Class Commercial Team in 5 Months: 
PE-Backed Transformation at Vernacare

Team Build

Challenge

Post-acquisition restructuring left Vernacare without the commercial leadership needed to execute its new growth strategy.

Solution

A five-consultant team screened 400+ candidates and conducted 42 in-depth interviews to find the right fit at speed.

Result

14 commercial roles filled in 5 months, averaging 6 to 8 weeks per placement.

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Steven Brewster

Chief Commercial Officer and Board Member, Vernacare

"When I started on my Vernacare journey 10 months ago, one of the biggest challenges was building a best-in-class commercial leadership team. Thanks to Jonathan, Darren and Helena from Guided Solutions, we have a team with the requisite experience, drive, capability and passion to take the business to the next level. We look forward to continuing this trusted partnership into the future."

Building an International Commercial Engine for a PE-Backed Wound Care Challenger

Executive Search

Challenge

Niche specialist category; German language required; PE investor scrutiny; compensation below market rate

Solution

International wound care candidate universe mapped; dual assessment against management and investor expectations

Result

Shortlist of 8 delivered in 3.5 weeks; successful appointment within 4 months; 20+ years MedTech experience

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Andreas Bolz

Managing Director, curea medical GmbH

"This is a small, specialist market. Most recruiters do not know it exists. Guided Solutions came to the first conversation already understanding the category, the candidate pool and why the profile was hard to find. That made a significant difference to the quality of the process."

102 Placements. One Partner. Over a Decade of Growth at Nevro

Team Build

Challenge

102 roles to fill across global functions over a decade-long partnership

Solution

Ongoing direct-outreach search across commercial, clinical, and technical disciplines

Result

92% vacancy fill rate | 90% of placements retained 2+ years | 51% retained 5+ years

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Sophie Halliwell

Former General Manager & Vice President International Commercial, Nevro

"Guided Solutions is an invaluable asset to any medical technology business building high-performing global teams. My relationship with them spans nearly 14 years, experiencing their exceptional work from both sides of the hiring equation - they consistently deliver talent that possesses the right expertise and thrives within our ecosystem."

China and APAC Commercial Leader (Confidential)

Strategic Recruiting

Challenge

Client's own recruitment produced zero candidates; Western tools insufficient; unusual distributor-led profile required

Solution

China-specific talent mapping; 7 qualified bilingual commercial leaders submitted

Result

3 candidates to final stage; offer made within 3 months of brief date

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VP International

US-Based Specialist Surgical Device Company

"We had tried ourselves and got nowhere. The challenge was not just finding someone with the right background; it was finding someone who understood both sides of the room. Guided Solutions grasped that immediately and the candidates they brought reflected it. We would not have found this person any other way."

The People 
Behind The Organization

210+ years of collective MedTech experience - dedicated to your success

Kristien Esser
"We have high standards for our candidates, and we aren't afraid to say 'no'."

With 30 years in MedTech executive search, Kristien specializes in connecting talent and capital with early-stage companies. Founding Guided Solutions at 26, he realized a dream of building a business that would proudly differentiate itself in the way it delivers talent for disruptive MedTech companies.

Kristien Esser

CEO & Founder

30 Years MedTech Experience

Jonathan Kerriss
"Our foundation is treating clients and candidates with attention and respect."

Twenty-three years at Guided Solutions have shaped Jonathan profoundly. As a Director, he balances client work with overseeing the company's dedicated Team Build services, a specialism he is passionate about, particularly when it comes to helping SMEs unlock the talent that takes their business to the next level.

Jonathan Kerriss

Director and Executive Search Consultant

23 Years MedTech Experience

Marco Müller
"The most important thing in executive search isn’t the process. It’s the people."

Marco has spent many years building a career in recruitment with a focus on the German MedTech market. He works across direct search, interim management, and leadership advisory, bringing market insights that come from a connection with the industry. He knows the landscape and the players, and knows how to make the right match.

Marco Müller

Managing Director Germany

7 Years MedTech Experience

Tessa Fletcher
"Our customer focus is at the heart of everything we do."

With 18 years in MedTech executive search, Tessa has built a reputation as a trusted advisor across specialisms and seniority levels - from individual placements to full team builds. She takes a consultative, people-first approach, helping clients secure the right talent while guiding candidates toward career moves that genuinely matter.

Tessa Fletcher

Executive Search Consultant

18 Years MedTech Experience

David Gray
"By connecting talent with opportunity, we help ensure patients receive the highest standard of care."

Over the past two decades, David has built a reputation founded on integrity and a network shaped by genuine relationships, helping companies identify the people behind technologies that change and save lives. He brings exceptional expertise across the full MedTech lifecycle, from Product Development and Engineering to C-Suite and Board-level search.

David Gray

Director and Executive Search Consultant

21 Years MedTech Experience

Megan Percival
"Understanding candidates' needs is key to matching them to the most suitable roles."

With a naturally caring manner, Megan is often the first voice candidates hear at Guided Solutions. As an Executive Search Consultant, she takes the time to understand not just a candidate's experience, but their motivations - what they're really looking for before the search begins.

Megan Percival

Executive Search Consultant & Candidate Manager

11 Years MedTech Experience

Damé Medarski
We give MedTech leaders the support to successfully get their product to patients."

As a Marketing Director, Damé's mission to continuously push the business forward - leading global Operations, Business Development, and Marketing across an international team, forging strategic partnerships, and finding bold ways to engage the audiences that matter most. He channels that same drive into GS Capital Connect, connecting MedTech companies with investors.

Damé Medarski

Marketing Director

14 Years MedTech Experience

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