Karen Zaderej
Chief Executive Officer at AXOGEN, INC.
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Karen L.
Zaderej is the founder of Zaderej Medical Consulting, which was founded in 2004.
She is currently the Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Axogen, Inc. since 2018.
She is also a Director at Viveve, Inc. since 2018 and an Independent Director at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2022.
Additionally, she serves as a Director at Southeast BIO and as a Trustee at The University of Tampa, Inc. In her former positions, she was the Chief Executive Officer of LecTec Corp.
in 2011, the Chief Executive Officer & Director of AxoGen Corp.
from 2006 to 2014, and an Independent Director at Viveve Medical, Inc. from 2018 to 2020.
She also worked at Johnson & Johnson as a Principal.
Ms. Zaderej completed her undergraduate degree at Purdue University and holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AXOGEN, INC.
2.65% | 2024-03-20 | 1,143,788 ( 2.65% ) | 9 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2024-01-04 | 2,000 ( 0.00% ) | 41 340 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Karen Zaderej active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AXOGEN, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-08-31 |
| EYEPOINT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-07-10 |
| Southeast BIO | Director/Board Member | - |
Viveve, Inc.
 Viveve, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Viveve, Inc. engages in the development of medical devices that promote personal health and wellness. It offers InControl products and Viveve system solutions. The company was founded by Jonathan B. Parmer in 2005 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Director/Board Member | 2018-08-31 |
The University of Tampa, Inc.
 The University of Tampa, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The University of Tampa, Inc. functions as a college/university that offers undergraduate and graduate studies. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Karen Zaderej
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| VIVEVE MEDICAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-05-03 |
AxoGen Corp.
 AxoGen Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Part of Axogen, Inc., AxoGen Corp. develops peripheral nerve grafting and regeneration technologies. The private company is based in Alachua, FL. The company was founded in 2002 by John P. Engels, Jamie M. Grooms. AxoGen was acquired by LecTec Corp. on September 30, 2011 for $19.98 million. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-01-28 |
LecTec Corp.
 LecTec Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology LecTec Corp. is an intellectual property licensing holding company based on hydrogel patch technology. The company primary focus on its advanced skin interface technologies. The firm which innovates the hydrogel-based topical delivery of therapeutic over-the-counter medications, which provide alternatives to topical creams and ointments. A hydrogel is a gel-like material having an affinity for water and similar compounds. These gels are ideal for delivering medication onto the skin. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Texarkana, TX. | President | 2011-10-12 |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Karen Zaderej
| Purdue University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Kellogg School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | Health Technology |
| EYEPOINT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Health Technology |
| AXOGEN, INC. | Health Technology |
| VIVEVE MEDICAL, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 4 |
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LecTec Corp.
LecTec Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology LecTec Corp. is an intellectual property licensing holding company based on hydrogel patch technology. The company primary focus on its advanced skin interface technologies. The firm which innovates the hydrogel-based topical delivery of therapeutic over-the-counter medications, which provide alternatives to topical creams and ointments. A hydrogel is a gel-like material having an affinity for water and similar compounds. These gels are ideal for delivering medication onto the skin. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Texarkana, TX. | Health Technology |
Viveve, Inc.
Viveve, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Viveve, Inc. engages in the development of medical devices that promote personal health and wellness. It offers InControl products and Viveve system solutions. The company was founded by Jonathan B. Parmer in 2005 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Health Technology |
AxoGen Corp.
AxoGen Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Part of Axogen, Inc., AxoGen Corp. develops peripheral nerve grafting and regeneration technologies. The private company is based in Alachua, FL. The company was founded in 2002 by John P. Engels, Jamie M. Grooms. AxoGen was acquired by LecTec Corp. on September 30, 2011 for $19.98 million. | Health Technology |
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