Barry Smith is an accomplished leader with a notable history in the Life Science and MedTech industries. His diverse experience covers the successful management of multi-national and multi-site organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia.

In 2001, Barry's strategic acumen was instrumental as a founding member of a management buy-out team that successfully integrated companies across the United States, Germany, Italy, and China into a comprehensive solution for the on-site gas market.

Predominantly operating in the Life Science and MedTech sector, Barry served as the President & CEO of CIRTEC Medical before creating BSM Medical in 2011. His leadership was pivotal in merging Texcel Medical and Circle Medical in 2009, giving life to a top-tier contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). In 2010, CIRTEC successfully executed a liquidity event for its private equity group, yielding a noteworthy 45% IRR under Barry's stewardship.

Barry's multifaceted skill set includes business and product development, technical and operational management, quality systems, and financial management. He excels in translating complex business scenarios into tangible, strategic action plans. His ability to revitalize under-performing companies and foster growth in both startups and mature organizations is notable.

Known for routinely outperforming stakeholder expectations, Barry's board memberships include tenures at Synectic Product Development, CIRTEC Medical, and US Spine. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University at Buffalo.