At CurvaFix, we are a dedicated group of health professionals, committed to improving patients’ quality of life with leading-edge treatment technologies.
Company
CurvaFix began with a vision held by Dr. Robert Meek, the former Founder and Division Head of Orthopaedic Trauma at Vancouver General Hospital and a Clinical Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia (Canada), that there must be a better way to repair fractures of curved bones of the pelvis.
Management
Mark Foster, President and CEO
- Former president and CEO of Trice Medical
- Experienced C-Suite executive with broad experience in healthcare, medical device pharmaceutical industries
Mark Foster joined CurvaFix in July 2023 as president and CEO, bringing with him over 24 years of experience in the healthcare, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries with a focus on orthopedics. Mark has led multiple businesses, delivering value to customers, stakeholders and investors. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of Trice Medical, a leader in the field of minimally invasive orthopedic procedures. Formerly, he was vice president of the U.S. Sports Medicine Business for Smith and Nephew. He has also held multiple leadership roles at Boston Scientific, and earlier, he worked in senior management positions for Covidien and GlaxoSmithKline Poland. Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Richmond.
Jeffrey Poole, Chief Financial Officer
- 15+ years, former CFO, Medtronic Spine and Biologics
With broad finance functional and operational expertise, Jeffrey Poole joined CurvaFix in the fall of 2021 as chief financial officer. He brings 15 years of global orthopedics expertise, having led multifunctional teams for both multinational and startup companies. He previously served as chief financial officer for Medtronic’s multi-billion dollar Spine and Biologics global business unit. Earlier in his career, he held numerous financial management positions of increasing responsibility in Japan, Singapore, Australia and the United States. He has experience in M&A activities and portfolio planning initiatives. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Clemson University and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.
Tim Scott, Vice President of Sales and Commercial Development
- 20+ years of medical device sales and commercialization experience
Tim Scott joined CurvaFix in 2023, bringing more than 27 years of experience in orthopedic and medical device sales leadership. Prior to joining CurvaFix, Tim spent more than two decades with Zimmer Biomet, where he most recently served as Territory General Manager for the S.W. U.S. market, leading strategic growth initiatives across multiple specialty divisions. Previously, Tim held senior sales leadership roles supporting distributor operations across the Western U.S. leading high-performing commercial teams. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for driving organizational growth, developing strong customer partnerships, and building scalable commercial strategies. Tim began his career with Smith+Nephew and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Montana.
Nicole Carleo, Vice President, Marketing
- 20+ years of marketing, education and sales experience
Nicole Carleo joined CurvaFix as vice president of marketing in the fall of 2022, bringing over 20 years of experience in marketing, education and sales in the medical device industry. Previously, she was the senior director of marketing for Miach Orthopedics, where she designed and executed the company’s marketing and training strategy, commercial launch, and education for the BEAR Implant. Prior to this, she was the director of global training and education at Smith & Nephew, where she led a team of trainers to design and execute the training for the global ENT franchise and Sports Medicine sales representatives in the Americas. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational and Technical Studies and a Marketing Minor from Old Dominion University.
Carly Thaler, Vice President, Research and Development
- 20+ years of mechanical engineering product development, BSE, MSE, PE
Carly Thaler joined CurvaFix in early 2017, bringing more than 20 years of experience in mechanical engineering product development. Carly leads research and development and is credited with leading the development of the CurvaFix® IM Implant technology. Prior to joining CurvaFix, Carly led a team at Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. overseeing successful projects from concept through clinical trials. Earlier in her career, she spent several years working on design and development of a variety of orthopedic implants. Carly holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College, a Master of Science in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego, and a Professional Engineer designation in mechanical engineering from the state of California.
Olen Chiddix, Vice President, Operations
20 + years of global commercial expertise launching innovative medical technologies and devices.
Olen Chiddix joined CurvaFix in 2023, bringing more than 20 years of medical device experience across both emerging and multinational companies. With degrees in biology and biochemistry and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, he has led operations, product development, quality, and supply chain initiatives for Class I, II, and III medical devices in orthopedics, neurology, vascular, and cardiac medicine.
A recognized industry speaker and subject matter expert in partnership development and negotiation, Olen has presented at leading MedTech conferences and international industry meetings. His expertise spans new product development, contract manufacturing, technology transfers, risk mitigation, and strategic supplier relationships, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions and bringing new technologies to market. He is also a recipient of Pathway Medical’s Founder’s Award, recognizing excellence in leadership, dedication, and entrepreneurial drive.
Surgeon Founder and Strategic Medical Advisor
Dr. Robert Meek
- Founded Canada’s first dedicated adult orthopaedic trauma program at Vancouver General Hospital.
- Internationally recognized pioneer in pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery.
- Helped inspire innovations that led to the development of CurvaFix technology.
Dr. Robert Meek is a pioneering orthopaedic trauma surgeon whose career helped shape modern fracture and trauma care in Canada and beyond. As founder of Canada’s first dedicated adult orthopaedic trauma program at Vancouver General Hospital, he transformed the treatment of complex pelvic and acetabular injuries through innovative surgical techniques and multidisciplinary care. Throughout his career, Dr. Meek challenged conventional approaches and sought better solutions for difficult fracture patterns, particularly those involving the pelvis and acetabulum. His relentless focus on improving patient outcomes inspired new ways of thinking about fracture fixation and ultimately helped shape the concepts behind CurvaFix technology.
Board of Directors
Eric Fritz, Partner at MVM, LLP
Mark Foster, CEO, CurvaFix
Jack Tanaka, Partner at MVM, LLP
Kurt Jacobus, Independent Director, CEO of Restor3d
Michael Sjöström, Senior Partner, Sectoral Asset Management