Adam Dakin
President & CEO
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Professional Overview
Adam Dakin is an accomplished healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience driving innovation and transformation across the medical technology industry. As the President and CEO of Keriton, he leverages his deep expertise in HealthTech to lead the company's strategic vision and drive positive patient outcomes. Additionally, Dakin serves as an Advisor at Dreamit Ventures, a Mentor in Residence at the Penn Center for Innovation, and holds board positions at SafKan - Ear Care and the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Experience Summary
Current Roles
President & CEO, Keriton (2024-03-01 to Present)
- Responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company
- Driving the development and commercialization of Keriton's innovative medical technologies
- Collaborating with healthcare providers to implement solutions that enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes
Advisor, Dreamit Ventures (2023-12-01 to Present)
- Providing strategic guidance and mentorship to early-stage HealthTech startups
- Leveraging extensive industry expertise to identify promising technologies and help founders scale their businesses
Board of Directors, SafKan - Ear Care (2018-04-01 to Present)
- Serving on the board to provide oversight and strategic direction for the company's ear care solutions
Co-course Director, Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System (2019-01-01 to Present)
- Collaborating with faculty to develop and deliver educational programs for healthcare professionals
Mentor in Residence, Penn Center for Innovation (2017-04-01 to Present)
- Mentoring and advising entrepreneurial teams on various aspects of building and scaling a successful HealthTech venture
Career Progression
Partner, HealthTech, Dreamit Ventures (2017-07-01 to 2023-12-01)
- Spearheaded the firm's HealthTech investment strategy and portfolio management
- Identified and supported the growth of numerous innovative HealthTech startups
CEO, Executive Chairman, Co-founder, PhotoSonix Medical (2013-01-01 to 2017-01-01)
- Co-founded PhotoSonix Medical and led the company's transformation into a leading provider of advanced medical imaging solutions
- Oversaw the successful acquisition of PhotoSonix by a larger medical technology company
President & CEO, Bioconnect Systems, Inc. (2007-01-01 to 2015-01-01)
- Drove the strategic and operational leadership of Bioconnect Systems, a pioneer in the development of innovative vascular access devices
President & CEO, X-SITE Medical (1998-01-01 to 2004-01-01)
- Guided the growth and eventual acquisition of X-SITE Medical by Datascope, a leading medical device company
Academic Background
Dakin holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, where he specialized in Biomedical Engineering.
Areas of Expertise
- Medical device product development and commercialization
- HealthTech venture capital and investment
- Strategic leadership and business transformation
- Healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship
- Sales, marketing, and customer relationship management
Professional Impact
- Instrumental in the successful development and market introduction of numerous innovative medical technologies
- Served on the boards of several prominent healthcare organizations, contributing to their strategic direction and growth
- Mentored and advised numerous HealthTech startups, helping them to secure funding and achieve significant milestones
- Recognized as a thought leader in the HealthTech industry, frequently invited to speak at industry events and conferences
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, deep industry expertise, and proven track record of driving innovation and value creation, Adam Dakin is well-positioned to continue making a significant impact on the healthcare industry. As the President and CEO of Keriton, he is focused on leveraging the power of technology to improve patient outcomes and transform the delivery of care.
