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AO Innovation Funding governance

We believe that surrounding yourself with the right people makes all the difference in the world.

Let us introduce you to our multidisciplinary team of innovation mentors.

Technology Transfer Board

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Michael Suk

Chairperson
CEO Suk group, MD Orthopedic Trauma

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Michael Schütz

Former Chairperson
Director Jamieson Trauma Institute

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Joost de Bruijn

AO Foundation Board - R&D President, Innovation & Strategy at Kuros Biosciences

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Jill Helms

Professor of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University

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Lingga Tanamal

Former VP Sales at Henry Schein Global Dental Surgical

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I.V. Hall

COO of Kuros Biosciences

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David Kereiakes

Managing Partner - Windham Capital Partners

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Martin Kistler

Ex-officio AO TAG representative

Strategy Fund Committee

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Tim Pohlemann

Chairperson

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Lorin Benneker

AO Spine

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Richard Y. Su

AO CMF

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Julia Knebel

AO VET

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Carlos M.O. Salazar

AO Trauma

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