Ms. Sainz has over 30 years of experience in the medical technology industry, including CEO positions at AEGEA Medical [acq. by Cooper Surgical], Cardiokinetix, and Concentric Medical [acq. Stryker].
Maria began her career at Guidant [acquired by BSX],where the Mitral Touch was first conceived during her tenure as President of the Cardiac Surgery division. She also serves as a member of the board of directors of Shockwave Medical, Avanos Medical, Artio Medical, Atrion Medical, Hyperfine, and Levita Magnetics.
Ms. Sainz earned a Master of Arts in Languages from Complutense University of Madrid, and a Master’s in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management.