Ken W. Davidson

Private Equity Investor at Galen Management LLC

77 year

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Has been involved in the medical device industry for over 35 years and has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of publicly-held orthopedic company Encore Medical and specialized medical supply provider Maxxim Medical.
As Chief Executive Officer of Maxxim Medical, Inc., Mr. Davidson grew the business from less than $10 million in revenue to over $700 million.
Prior to Encore and Maxxim Medical, Inc., Mr. Davidson held various positions with Intermedics, Baxter and Merck.
Mr. Davidson currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Medical Action Industries, a leading supplier of medical and surgical products with revenues of approximately $400 million and is a Special Venture Partner at Galen Partners.

Ken W. Davidson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Galen Management LLC Galen Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Galen Management LLC (Galen Management) Is a private equity firm founded in 1990 by John Wilkerson and William Grant. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.	Private Equity Investor	-

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Companies	Position	End
MEDICAL ACTION INDUSTRIES	Chairman	2014-09-30
Clearant, Inc. Clearant, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Clearant, Inc. produces tissue allograft implants, plasma therapies, blood and recombinant products. The company was founded on April 30, 1999 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.	Director/Board Member	2009-12-15
DJO LLC DJO LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology DJO LLC manufactures orthopedic products. Its products include aircast, CMF, DonJoy, ProCare, Bell-Horn, Compex, Exos, Saunders, VitalStim, And Fast Freeze. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Vista, CA.	Chairman	2008-12-30
DJO Finance LLC DJO Finance LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology DJO Finance LLC develops, manufactures and distributes medical devices with a products used for rehabilitation, pain management and physical therapy. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Vista, CA.	President	2007-11-19
Maxxim Medical, Inc. Maxxim Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Maxxim Medical, Inc. manufactures and marketes specialty medical/surgical products including custom and standard procedure trays, single use drapes and gowns, medical and surgical gloves, vascular access and critical care products. Maxxim Medical is located in Clearwater, FL.	Chairman	2000-06-30

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Maxxim Medical, Inc. Maxxim Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Maxxim Medical, Inc. manufactures and marketes specialty medical/surgical products including custom and standard procedure trays, single use drapes and gowns, medical and surgical gloves, vascular access and critical care products. Maxxim Medical is located in Clearwater, FL.	Health Technology
Medical Action Industries, Inc. Medical Action Industries, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Medical Action Industries, Inc. develops, manufactures, markets and supplies a variety of disposable medical products. The firm’s product line is divided into two markets: clinical care and patient care. The company was founded on April 1, 1977 and is headquartered in Brentwood, NY.	Health Technology
Compex Technologies, Inc. Compex Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Compex Technologies, Inc. designed and manufactured equipment for pain management, muscle rehabilitation and athletic training for consumer, sports training, clinical, sports medicine and home health uses. The company was founded in 1972 and was headquartered in New Brighton, MN.	Health Technology
DJO Global, Inc. DJO Global, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology DJO Global, Inc. engages in the development and distribution medical devices for musculoskeletal health, joint reconstruction, vascular health, and pain management. Its product include knee ligament bracing, custom bracing, post-op knee bracing, hip implants, shoulder implants, shoulder bracing, spine bracing, cervical collars, walking braces, and ankle bracing. The company was founded by Mark Nordquist and Ken Reed in 1978 and is headquartered in Lewisville, TX.	Health Technology
DJO LLC DJO LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology DJO LLC manufactures orthopedic products. Its products include aircast, CMF, DonJoy, ProCare, Bell-Horn, Compex, Exos, Saunders, VitalStim, And Fast Freeze. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Vista, CA.	Health Technology
Clearant, Inc. Clearant, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Clearant, Inc. produces tissue allograft implants, plasma therapies, blood and recombinant products. The company was founded on April 30, 1999 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.	Health Technology
Encore Medical LP Encore Medical LP Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Encore Medical LP develops, manufactures, and distributes orthopedic surgery products. It supplies its products to orthopedic surgeons, physicians, physical and occupational therapists, and other health care professionals. The company was founded in April 1992 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.	Health Technology
Encore Medical GP LLC Encore Medical GP LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Encore Medical GP LLC manufactures CPM devices. It is a limited liability company. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX.	Health Technology
DJO Finance LLC DJO Finance LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology DJO Finance LLC develops, manufactures and distributes medical devices with a products used for rehabilitation, pain management and physical therapy. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Vista, CA.	Health Technology
Encore Medical IHC, Inc. Encore Medical IHC, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Encore Medical IHC, Inc. manufacturers surgical appliances. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX.	Finance
Galen Management LLC Galen Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Galen Management LLC (Galen Management) Is a private equity firm founded in 1990 by John Wilkerson and William Grant. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.	Finance