Steve Ball

Commercial Leader | Neurosurgery & Medical Device Growth Strategist | P&L Ownership | Building Markets, Teams & RevenueProven commercial leader with 20+ years accelerating growth in neurosurgical technologies and advanced medical devices. I build businesses, lead high-performing teams, and drive adoption of innovative technologies that improve patient outcomes.What I deliver:11 consecutive years exceeding plan at Nico Corporation (acquired by Stryker, 2025), where I held dual roles managing international expansion and U.S. West region. Built our international business from ground up across 8 countries while simultaneously scaling domestic operations with a team of 8 direct reports and 9 distributor partnerships.My track record spans the full commercial lifecycle—from launching disruptive technologies and establishing new standards of care, to building sustainable market presence through strategic KOL partnerships and executive stakeholder relationships. I've consistently delivered double-digit growth in both capital equipment and consumables across neurosurgery, cerebrovascular, neuro-oncology, and stroke specialties.Core expertise:*Full P&L ownership with board-level accountability*U.S. and international market expansion (Europe, Asia, LATAM)*Building and scaling commercial teams (direct sales, clinical specialists, distributors)*Capital equipment and consumables commercialization*C-suite, IDN, and KOL relationship developmentCurrently seeking: VP Sales, Director of Sales, GM, or Commercialization Leadership roles in medical devices—particularly neurosurgery, neurotechnology, or adjacent specialties where innovation meets clinical impact.MBA, Pepperdine University | Based in Costa Mesa, CA