Stephen K. Ralph, MSc is an award-wining Executive Influencer and leader with passion for crafting and delivering strategic solutions that catalyze revenue growth, accelerate sales, and disrupt markets with innovative technology. Stephen brings a wealth of hands-on expertise in exceeding expectations and “moving the needle” within the medical device space in acute care, physician’s office, and day surgery center environments. By leveraging strong clinical insight, Stephen has evangelized cardiovascular, cardiometabolic, cardiac surgery, heart failure, and digital health device innovations from conception to global commercialization. Through a series of rapid promotions, Stephen’s career has evolved within the medical device and healthcare industry, focused on innovation and commercialization. Stephen is currently the Divisional Marketing Leader Product Innovation with W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. within the Product Incubator and Front End Innovation (FEI) review team, Medical Products Division. Providing a solid platform for success, Stephen graduated from the University of South Wales with a Master of Science (with distinction). Through continuous professional education, he has also earned the distinction of having Chartered Marketer status. Stephen has actively participated and excelled in the Executive Education Stanford School of Business in the Biodesign Managing Innovation program as well as Alere’s Executive Leadership Edge Development Program. Rounding out Stephen’s education, he holds a Six Sigma Certification.
Maria Miller has worked as a Strategic Marketer in the Medical Product Incubator (FEI) at W L Gore since 2019. Her passion, curiosity and commitment to improve people’s lives has inspired her 20-year career in product innovation and development in the medical device and supply fields. Throughout her professional experience, Maria has obtained several patents and product awards. With her MBA and background as an engineer, business developer and marketing strategist, Maria has been successful in the creation and commercialization of medical solutions with over $1 Billion in sales worldwide. Previously, Maria worked at Medline Industries as President of Skin Care and as Director of Innovation; Planmeca as Vicepresident of Marketing; AmerisourceBergen (Pharmedium) in business marketing/product development. Maria lives in Phoenix with her husband and 2 daughters.