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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$2.2M
  • Private
  • US
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Conor can fix any broken heart. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, Conor Medsystems, Inc. markets drugs that are used in the treatment of coronary artery disease. The company develops specific stents, which are wire metal tubes used to prop open an artery that has recently been cleared during an angioplasty. Its patented product is the COSTAR stent, which is used in the treatment of re-renarrowing arteries. The company had 2005 revenue of about $2.3 million and employs about 180 people. In November 2005, the company acquired the assets of Phytogen Life Sciences Inc., including its inventory of finished Paclitaxel, for approximately $3.8 million.

Chairman & CEO
Frank Litvack
Number of Employees 180
Contact Information

1003 Hamilton Ct

Menlo Park, California 94025

www.conormed.co...

1 415 307 6955

NAICS Code Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing: 339112

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Azin Parhizgar COO & Vice President
John F. Jeff Founder, Chief Technical Officer
John F. Shanley Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Michael Boennighausen Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Cindy A. Lynch Vice President, Intellectual Property
David Hacker Vice President
Earle L. Canty Principal, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance
Jeff Tillack Vice President, Operations
Stephen H. Diaz Vice President of Engineering
Conor Medsystems Developer
David Rardin
Frank T Gentile
Vicki Hacker
George M. Milne Jr. Director
COREY MULLOY Member

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Frank Litvack Chairman & CEO
Bob Higgins Board Member
Carl Simpson Board of Directors
David B. Musket Board of Directors
David M. Clapper Board of Directors
John Friedman Board Member
Steven B. Gerber Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Chairman & CEO Current
Immusol, Inc. Co-Founder Current
University of California, Los Angeles Professor of Medicine Current
Itherx Chairman of The Board Current
Immusol, Inc. Director Current
The Spectranetics Corporation Former
Congestive Heart Failure Former
McGill University M.D. Former
McGill University Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. COO & Vice President Current
Medtronic, Inc. Executive Vice President of Emerging Ventures and Regulatory Science Former
Brown University Ph.D. in Tissue Engineering both Former
Boston College dual B.Sc. in Biology and Chemistry Former

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Founder, Chief Technical Officer Current

Mr. Shanley founded Conor Technologies, the predecessor of Conor Medsystems, in 1996. Mr. Shanley has been our Chief Technology Officer since 2002 and a member of our board since 1999. From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Shanley was our Chief Executive Officer. From 1992 to 1995, Mr. Shanley served as Vice President, Operations and Engineering for Purus, Inc., a start-up technology company. Mr. Shanley holds a B.S. in Engineering Science and a M.S. in Materials Science from the University of Notre Dame.

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Founder & Chief Technology Officer Current
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
University of Notre Dame M.S. In Materials Science Former

Mr. Boennighausen has been our Vice President, Finance and Administration since July 2002 and was appointed our Chief Financial Officer in April 2004. From 1994 to 2002, Mr. Boennighausen served in various positions at ALZA Corporation, a pharmaceutical company, including Group Controller and Director of Investor Relations. Prior to ALZA, Mr. Boennighausen served as a health care policy analyst and also was a volunteer with the U.S. Peace Corps in Africa. Mr. Boennighausen holds a B.A. in Political Science from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from University of California, Los Angeles.

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Current
Alza Technologies Corp Director of Investor Relations Former
ALZA Corporation Group Controller and Director Former
Alza Technologies Corp Group Controller Former
U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer Former
University of California, Los Angeles M.B.A. Former
Stanford University B.A. In Political Science Former

Ms. Lynch has been our Vice President of Intellectual Property since 2003. From 1997 to 2003, Ms. Lynch was a partner and an associate with Burns, Doane, Swecker & Mathis, LLP, a law firm specializing in intellectual property law. Ms. Lynch is a former patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in the medical device group. Ms. Lynch holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University and a J.D. from George Mason University School of Law.

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Vice President, Intellectual Property Current
US Patent Former
Burns, Doane, Swecker & Mathis LLP Former
George Mason University J.D. Former
Tufts University B.S. In Mechanical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Vice President Current

Mr. Canty has been our Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance since January 2004. From 2001 to 2003, Mr. Canty was Vice President for Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs and Quality Assurance at TriVascular, Inc., a medical equipment company. From 1996 to 1998, Mr. Canty was Vice President for Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance at Cardiac Pathways Corporation, a medical device company. From 1995 to 1996, Mr. Canty was Vice President for Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance at Symphonix Devices, a medical device company. From 1987 to 1994, Mr. Canty was Vice President for Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance at Ventritex Inc., a medical device company. Mr. Canty holds a B.S. and an M.S. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University.

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Principal, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance Current
Novostent Vice President, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs, Quality Assurance Current
Symphonix Devices, Inc Former
Ventritex, Inc. Former
Trivascular Former
Stanford University M.S. In Biological Sciences Former
Stanford University B.S. Former

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Vice President, Operations Current
Medtronic, Inc. Director of Operations Former
The University of North Carolina M.B.A. Former
North Carolina State University B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Former

Mr. Diaz has been our Vice President of Engineering and Pilot Production since 2003. From 2001 to 2003, Mr. Diaz was our director of engineering. From 1970 to 1999, Mr. Diaz held a number of senior management positions at Raychem Corporation, an electronics company, including Design Engineer and Technical Director. Mr. Diaz holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University.

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Vice President of Engineering Current
Raychem Design Engineer and Technical Director Former
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Pilot Former
Raychem Design Engineer Former
Louisiana State University B.S. In Mechanical Engineering Former

Mr. Shanley founded Conor Technologies, the predecessor of Conor Medsystems, in 1996. Mr. Shanley has been our Chief Technology Officer since 2002 and a member of our board since 1999. From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Shanley was our Chief Executive Officer. From 1992 to 1995, Mr. Shanley served as Vice President, Operations and Engineering for Purus, Inc., a start-up technology company. Mr. Shanley holds a B.S. in Engineering Science and a M.S. in Materials Science from the University of Notre Dame.

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Developer Current
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
University of Notre Dame M.S. In Materials Science Former

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Current
Guidant Corporation Former
University of Oregon B.S. in Business Management degree Former

Organization Position Status
Flowcardia, Inc. Vice President, Research Current
Hambrecht & Quist Capital Management LLC Vice President, Research Current
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Current
Raven Biotechnologies, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Vice President, Technology Program Management Former
Curis, Inc. Vice President of Product Development Former
Brown University Adjunct Associate Professor of Biotechnology Former
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology postdoctoral fellow Former
Cytotherapeutics, Inc. Former
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Current
Cardima, Inc. Director of Clinical Affairs Former
San Jose State University M.S.N. Former
Rush University B.S. in Nursing Former

Mr. Higgins manages Highland Capital Partners' investments in healthcare. He has over 20 years experience in venture capital and currently serves as a Director of Conor Medsystems, GenPath Pharmaceuticals, Helicos BioSciences, SmartBargains and WordWave. He formerly served as a Director of several public companies, including Community Health Systems, Mariner Health Group, Inc., New England Critical Care, and Renal Treatment Centers, Inc. In addition, he is President of the New England Venture Capital Association. Before forming Highland in 1987, Mr. Higgins was a general Partner at Charles River Ventures. Immediately prior to entering the venture capital industry, he spent four years as the Executive Director of the John A. Hartford Foundation. He was also Chief Executive of the Clark Foundation and the Burden Foundation. A former Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and an Assistant to the head of the international division of the U.S. Treasury, Mr. Higgins has a BA in History from Harvard College and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

Organization Position Status
New England Venture Capital Association President Current
Nantucket Conference Founder and Managing General Partner of Highland Capital Partners Current
Highland Capital Partners, Inc. Founder Current
Magen Biosciences, Inc Managing General Partner Current
Highland Corporation Co-Founder Former
The Convergence Forum Current
GPC Biotech AG Current
PerSeptive BioSystems, Inc. Board Member Current
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Board Member Current
US Labs Board Member Current
Mitotix, Inc. Board Member Current
Redbrick Health Corporation Board of Directors Current
Pervasis Therapeutics, Inc. Board Member Current
Magen Biosciences, Inc Director Current
Charles Gate Bioventures Board of Directors Current
Redbrick Health and Ridgeview Medical Center Board of Directors Current
Helicos BioSciences Corporation Director Current
The Clark Foundation Chief Executive Former
John A. Hartford Foundation Executive Director Former
Charles River Ventures, Inc. General Partner Former
Highland Capital Partners, Inc. Manager Former
United States Military Academy Officer Former
The Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology Advisory Board Former
SmartBargains, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Harvard Medical School Board Member Former
Community Health Systems, Inc. Director Former
Wordwave, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Staples, Inc. Board Member Former
Harvard Business School Mba Former
Harvard College A.B. Former

Organization Position Status
Kerberos Proximal Solutions, Inc. Current
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Affinergy, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Uptake Medical Corp. Board of Directors Current
Guidant Corporation Senior Vice President of Research and Development Former
Guidant Corporation General Manager of Devices for Molecular Cardiology Former
Versant Ventures partner Former
Santa Clara University M.B.A. Former
University of Santa Clara bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science and an MBA Former
San Jose State University B.A. in Microbiology Former

Organization Position Status
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Therox, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Pharmaceutical Analyst Former
Matritech, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Boston College B.A. Degree In Biology, Psychology Former

Organization Position Status
Surgrx, Inc Chief Executive Officer Current
Silicon Valley Bancshares President and CEO of Surgrx Current
Surgrx, Inc President Current
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
St. Francis Medical Technologies, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Silicon Valley Bancshares Board of Directors Current
Novacept Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Focal Inc Chief Executive Officer Former
Novacept Inc. President Former
Focal Inc President Former
Johnson & Johnson Vice President Former
Novacept Inc. Director Former
Bowling Green State University B.S. In Marketing Former

Organization Position Status
Radius Ventures, LLC Venture Partner Current
Radius Inc. Venture Partner Current
MedImmune, Inc. Director Current
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Director Current
Biostorage Technologies Board of Directors Current
Medlmmune Ventures, Inc. Director Current
Charles River Laboratories, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Mettler-Toledo, Inc. Board of Directors Current
MedImmune, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corporation Board of Directors Current
Athersys, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Rib-X Pharmaceuticals Board of Directors Current
Operations Management President Former
Strategic-LP President Former
Human, Inc. President Former
Pfizer Inc. President Former
Pfizer Inc. Executive Vice President for Global Research and Development Former
Mettler Toledo International, Inc. Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning, Operations Former
Central Research Senior Vice President Former
Mettler Toledo International, Inc. Director Former
Pfizer Inc. Corporate Officer Former
Pfizer Inc. Director Former
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ph.D in Organic Chemistry Former
Yale University BS In Chemistry Former

Organization Position Status
Trellis Bioscience, Inc Founder of Easton Capital Investment Group Current
Easton Capital Investment Group Founder Current
Genetix Pharmaceuticals, Inc Managing Partner of Easton Capital Investment Group Current
Easton Capital Investment Group Managing Partner, New York Office Current
Iga Worldwide, Inc. Managing Partner, Easton Capital Current
YM BioSciences Inc. Managing Partner, Easton Hunt Capital Partners Current
Presidents Council Co-Chairman Current
Iga Worldwide, Inc. Board of Directors Current
The New York City Police Foundation Board of Directors Current
New Museum of Contemporary Art Board of Directors Current
Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Genetix Pharmaceuticals, Inc Board of Directors Current
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Trellis Bioscience, Inc Board of Directors Current
Assistive Technology, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Director Current
Xoft, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Easton Capital Investment Group Board of Directors Current
Comverse Technology, Inc. Board Member Current
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Board Member Current
Playspan Inc. Board of Directors Current
Axys Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Officer Former
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory President's Council Former
E.M. Warburg Pincus & Co. Managing Director Former
Easton Capital Investment Group Owner Current
Axys Pharmaceuticals Chairman Former
Axys Pharmaceuticals Director Former
YM BioSciences Inc. Board of Directors Current
U.S. Healthcare, Inc. Investor Former
Tweed's, Inc. Investor Former
Yale Law School Jd Degree Former
Yale College BA Degree Former
Yale University B.A. Former
State University of New York at Buffalo B.A. In History Former
Renovis, Inc. member Former
Comverse Technology, Inc. member Former

Organization Position Status
Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc. Director of Research Current
Tufts University School of Medicine Board of Overseers Current
HemaCare Corporation Chairman Current
Compensation Committees Chair Current
Quality Assurance Board of Directors Current
HemaCare Corporation Director Current
Itherx Director Current
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Corporate Governance Board of Directors Current
Tufts University MD Former
University of California, Los Angeles Masters of Business Administration Degree In Finance Former
Brandeis University Bachelor of Arts Degree In Psychology Former
Tufts University member Former
HemaCare Corporation member Former

Organization Position Status
Highland Capital Partners, Inc. General Partner Current
Yoga Works Board of Directors Current
MOKA5, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Accentcare Inc. Board of Directors Current
Archemix Corp Board of Directors Current
Opgen, Inc. Director Current
Baronova, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Archemix Corp Member Current
Pervasis Therapeutics, Inc. Member Current
Helicos BioSciences Corporation Member Current
Radiant Medical, Inc. Member Current
Conor Medsystems, Inc. Member Current
US Labs Member Current
Robertson, Stephens & Company assistant to the CEO Former
ONI Systems corporate development Former
Highland Capital Partners, Inc. Senior Associate Former
Highland Corporation Former
Harvard Business School M.B.A Former
Swarthmore College B.A. Former