ABOUT FAIR WINDS MEDICAL
We are dedicated to transforming medical device innovation with comprehensive advisory services and strategic global distribution services.
Changing the course of the healthcare industry
Changing the course of the healthcare industry
Much of the innovation in the healthcare industry comes from technology companies who need guides as they go to market in the complex landscape of medical regulations, clinical trials, distribution, and market growth.
Navigating these waters takes time and expertise, so Michael Droege and Rob Nathan founded Fair Winds Medical to address this need for new medical technologies to get into the hands of patients more quickly and efficiently.
Michael and Rob have assembled a team of industry experts leading each division for our clients, including compliance, business development, sales, and marketing, along with strategic partners for whatever additional needs our clients may have. We also have a medical advisory board of some of the top physicians and surgeons in the United States, and our group of more than 74 global distributors ensure efficient market entry, broad reach and operational efficiency.
Michael T. Droege
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Droege has more than 23 years of global medical device experience and expertise. He is responsible for advising clients in all aspects of their medical device businesses, including corporate mission, bespoke strategies, revenue-generating partnerships, worldwide distribution relationships, product management, and sales and marketing.
Michael Droege is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fair Winds Medical. Mr. Droege has over 23 years of global medical device experience and expertise.
At Fair Winds, Mr. Droege is responsible for advising clients in all aspects of their medical device businesses, including corporate mission, bespoke strategies, revenue-generating partnerships, worldwide distribution relationships, product management, and sales and marketing. Prior to founding Fair Winds Medical, Mr. Droege was Executive Vice President of Consensus Orthopedics/Tracpatch, a leading international manufacturer, and distributor of orthopedic solutions (implants and wearable products) to help surgeons deliver better outcomes. While at Consensus/Tracpatch, he was responsible for developing and executing the company’s market strategies, identifying and maintaining strategic business opportunities, and establishing and overseeing the company’s global distribution and trade routes.
Earlier, Mr. Droege was the Co-Founder and General Manager of American Surgeons International (ASI), an international medical technology distribution and surgical services company headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During his tenure, Mr. Droege designed and executed a global business plan, built an extensive network of industry relationships, and traveled globally to source leading-edge medical-device products from multiple distribution channels. He also established agreements and relationships with the Ministry of Health from all Gulf Corporation Countries (GCC).
Mr. Droege’s career started at Encore Medical, an Austin, TX-based, Orthopedic medical device manufacturer. His entire sales, marketing, and business development career continued in this space with companies such as Don Joy Orthopedics (DJO) and Stryker Spine.
Robert (Rob) Nathan
Co-Founder & Chairman
Robert (Rob) Nathan is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Fair Winds Medical. Mr. Nathan has more than 25 years of financial industry experience, specializing in the areas of sourcing equity, structuring debt, and securing mezzanine financings for emerging companies.
Robert Nathan Is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Fairwinds Medical, an Advisory and Master Distribution company for Medical Devices, Diagnostics and Services in the field of Orthopedics, Spine, Neurological and Pain Management. With tier one partnerships, Fairwinds acts as an outsourced sales, marketing and distributer arm for bespoke emerging companies with cutting edge technologies.
Mr. Nathan is a 30 year Investment Banking veteran. He is currently the head of Investment Banking at Revere Securities. His area of expertise includes sourcing equity and debt and financing. Mr. Nathan’s experience includes advising companies on navigating the capital markets along with strategic partnerships and acquisitions. He has worked in multiple industry sectors and has been associated with in excess of $1 Billions of transactions. His emphasis in Healthcare. Mainly Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Healthcare IT and Services. He maintains a series 79, 7 and 63 license. He started his career with Shearson Lehman Brothers and held senior level positions at boutique Investment Banks including but not limited to Josephthal and Company, HC Wainwright and Co and Aegis Capital.
Previous Mr. Nathan was the Co-Founder of Psybio Therapeutics. He was instrumental in facilitating Psybio’s receipt of a global exclusive license from Miami University of Oxford Ohio. Mr. Nathan was instrumental in providing the company infrastructure, opening channels to capital and obtaining the license.
Mr. Nathan was previously the Co- Founder and Chairman of KJR Aviation, a Private Jet charter brokerage company and Co-Founded B Warrior Matial Arts School. He is passionate about his philanthropic charities which include: Animal Rescue, Child Hunger, in addition, Mr. Nathan is a member of the Community Police Response(CPR) Foundation and a Mentor to Soldiers in the Israel Heart to Heart Foundation.
What our partners are saying
Fair Winds has opened the door of opportunity for growth within my practice, allowing me to collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs and enthusiasts in the health technology industry. This has helped cultivate networking relationships and ultimately products that serve the greater good of advancing healthcare.
Norman and Teresa at Fair Winds are incredibly knowledgeable about Recupe. They’ve exceeded expectations by holding monthly meetings with our leadership team and hosted a virtual brunch-and-learn Q&A session with the entire team to clarify the importance of Recupe and the patient enrollment process.
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