Overview
Ashley Zimpel currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cortical Dynamics Limited. He has substantial experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and business development, with a particular focus on med-tech and additive manufacturing.
Professional Experience
Leadership Roles
- CEO, Cortical Dynamics Limited: Ashley Zimpel has been serving as CEO since March 4, 2020. Cortical Dynamics is an innovative Australian medical device technology company that focuses on commercializing intellectual property developed at Swinburne University. Its core product, the Brain Anaesthesia Response (BARM™) System, is designed to better detect the effect of anaesthetic agents on brain activity.
- Director, Aurora Labs Ltd: Serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director, Ashley leverages his extensive background in financial markets to guide the company.
- Former Executive Roles: Held senior positions at financial institutions including Macquarie Bank and Bankers Trust Australia. He was the Executive Chairman at Marine Produce Australia Pty Ltd. and Executive Director at RMB Australia Ltd., and was also a Partner at Hattersley Maxwell Noall Ltd.
Career Achievements
- Co-founded Rand Merchant Bank Australia in Sydney and has a 35-year track record of founding, investing in, and establishing businesses across financial capital markets, agribusiness, and fintech.
- Managed significant projects and strategic initiatives in various sectors, positioning him as a key figure in the Australian innovation and finance landscape.
- Successfully led Cortical Dynamics to achieve Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), CE (Europe), FDA (510k), and Korea MFDS certifications for BARM™. The system has been validated through over 200 operations worldwide and endorsed by Key Opinion Leaders with 12 clinical publications.
Company Profile: Cortical Dynamics Limited
Core Product: Brain Anaesthesia Response (BARM™) System
- Objective: To revolutionize anaesthesia monitoring by providing indices related to the physiological state of the brain, enhancing the capability of anaesthetists to maintain optimal anaesthesia in patients.
- Achievements:
- Completed or ongoing trials in 12 hospitals across ANZ, Europe, and the UK.
- Winner of the Australian Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Competition in 2016.
- Extensive patent coverage in 29 jurisdictions including the USA, Asia, Europe, and ANZ.
- Approved manufacturing facility in Perth, Western Australia.
Key Personnel
- David Breeze: Corporate finance specialist with extensive experience in stock broking and capital markets. Chairman of Grandbridge Ltd and BPH Energy Ltd (both ASX listed).
- Charles Chang: Strategic advisor and developer of renewable energy solutions. Former Managing Director at Bankers Trust. Based in Korea.
Contact Information
- Head Office: Level 2 RPH Research Foundation Building, 50 Murray Street, Perth, WA 6000, Australia.
- Phone: +61 8 9328 8644
- Email: admin@corticaldynamics.com
Professional Network
Ashley Zimpel maintains a professional network of 13 first-degree connections and four first-degree companies, indicating a focused but likely influential circle within the fields of investment banking and medical technology.
Conclusion
Ashley Zimpel's extensive background and leadership at Cortical Dynamics Limited positions him as a pivotal figure in advancing medical technology through innovative solutions like the BARM™ System. His comprehensive experience in financial markets, corporate strategies, and startup ecosystems provides him with the necessary expertise to drive both corporate and technological advancements.
