Leadership

Leadership

Brian King

Chairman & CEO, Vantedge Medical

Brian King brings a rare blend of precision, purpose, and servant leadership to his role as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Vantedge Medical. With 25+ years in MedTech — including roles as CEO at Viant, COO at Depuy-Synthes, and Group President of Emerging Markets at Medtronic (Covidien) as well as SVP of Operations for Covidien (60+ Mfg facilities globally, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Engineering & OpEx) — he has supported transformation from the factory floor to the boardroom. A Naval Academy graduate and former carrier-based combat pilot with a Harvard MBA, Brian brings discipline, operational rigor, and a locked-in focus on driving exceptional performance and shareholder value. He is also deeply committed to advancing the collaborative culture that drives Vantedge’s common goal: to save, improve, and extend lives.

Brigham Brandon

Chief Operations Officer, Vantedge Medical

Brigham Brandon is a seasoned operations executive with a reputation for delivering sustainable, scalable results. As COO of Vantedge Medical, he draws on 20+ years in MedTech to lead the company’s operations, quality and supply chain functions with an eye for creating value for all stakeholders. His operations leadership roles include Viant Medical VP of Operations, DJO Global SVP Supply Chain, and Covidien VP Logistics, in addition to serving as a U.S. Army officer. From turnarounds and transformations to delivering P&L and KPI improvements, Brigham has helped global teams make hard problems solvable and bold goals achievable.

Greg Santorno

Chief Commercial Officer, Vantedge Medical 

Greg Santorno brings a sharp commercial lens and strong foundation in manufacturing leadership to Vantedge Medical, informed by more than two decades of experience in medical device manufacturing and strategic growth. Prior to his role as CCO, he managed a wide network of teams and accounts as Global Vice President of Sales at Biocoat, Inc. and Vice President of Global Accounts at Viant Medical. From expanding into new markets to maintaining long-term partnerships, Greg has led teams through high-growth, high-stakes environments — always with an eye toward delivering value and making it easier for customers to win.

Scott Frerichs

Chief Financial Officer, Vantedge Medical

Scott Frerichs serves as CFO at Vantedge Medical, bringing more than 25 years of financial leadership across manufacturing, MedTech, and private equity-backed businesses. He has taken high-performing teams through every stage of change and growth, from IPOs and M&A to process innovation and supply chain transformation. Known for his operational rigor and cross-functional savvy, Scott has held senior roles at GE, Performance Sports Group, and BPL Plasma, where he served as both CFO and President. At Vantedge, he is driving the financial strategy needed to support long-term growth and precision at scale.