McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for ClinNEXUS
March 3, 2025 – Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Michael Selberis as chief technology officer at ClinNEXUS. The search was completed by partner Jake Vander Zanden, partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Kevin Kim. Mr. Selberis will lead the development and execution of ClinNEXUS’ technology strategy, overseeing all aspects of technological direction to ensure alignment with the company’s business goals during this critical growth stage. He will be responsible for driving innovation, scalability, and digital transformation across all technical functions, with a particular focus on leveraging AI, ML, and big data to enhance care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Mr. Selberis brings extensive experience in digital platform strategy and technology leadership. He most recently served as CTO for Nobel Procera & Digital Solutions at Envista Holdings Corporation, where he spearheaded the development of cutting-edge technology platforms emphasizing automation and customer experience. Prior to Envista, Mr. Selberis held the position of VP of digital platform strategy at Glidewell Dental, where he launched CloudPoint, the dental industry’s first digital manufacturing, cloud-native platform. Earlier in his career, he served as VP of IT systems at nationwide auction systems and director of IT at Clarient.
ClinNEXUS is a digital health platform operator offering quality health analysis through integrated virtual care. The company’s platform uses automated identification and early patient assessment to transform existing primary care networks, enabling clinicians to offer digital services by providing them with timely care.
McDermott + Bull provides mission-critical permanent executive placement and interim solutions for a range of domestic and global clients. The firm serves private and public companies, private equity firms and their operating companies across multiple industries, including technology, financial services, biotech and life sciences, and professional services.
Mr. Vander Zanden serves as a managing director and leader of McDermott + Bull’s technology life Sciences practice. He has spent over 25 years as a turnaround and growth leader completing business transformations as a senior executive at companies like Allergan, Medtronic, and more. Mr. Vander Zanden has lived and worked throughout Asia, Africa and Europe, and managed businesses in all the major regions of the world.
Mr. Dropiewski is part of the firm’s medtech and life sciences practice, based in Denver, CO. While he serves the entire medical device and biotechnology industry, he is particularly well known for his work within the cardiac, vascular, interventional, and oncology segments. Mr. Dropiewski has been in the medtech industry for over 25 years.
Mr. Kim works closely with the firm’s aerospace + defense practice to secure executive talent that align with clients’ culture and needs. He started at McDermott + Bull as an accounting coordinator, where he quickly transitioned into an accounting manager role.
CTOs in High Demand
Demand for top technology executives continues to gain momentum and executive search firms have been there to meet this demand. Here is an overview of some top firms working with organizations to fill their needs for technology executives from the Hunt Scanlon archives.
Reston, VA-headquartered executive search firm NorthWind Partners has recruited Jennifer Sample as the new chief technology officer of Empower AI in Reston, VA. The assignment was led by director Jonathan Rice. “Federal agencies know the importance of emerging technology when it comes to operational performance, but they need a trusted partner,” said Jeff Bohling, CEO of Empower AI. “Dr. Sample has spent her career creating technical solutions that solve real problems for the federal government, and her expertise will advance agencies’ ability to address concerns in a changing world.” Dr. Sample joins Empower AI from Accenture Federal Services where as managing director she shaped and executed an AI strategy that delivered solutions across every cabinet-level agency.
Austin, TX-based executive search firm Assembly Group recently assisted in the recruitment of Keith Davies as the new chief technology officer of Prometheus Group in Raleigh, NC. Mr. Davies most recently served as CTO of software development company Dodge Construction Network in Beford, MA. Prior to that, he served as CTO of AGDATA, LP. Before this, Mr. Davies was CTO – intelligence platforms for GE. Prometheus Group enables unified enterprise asset optimization through an integrated approach to planning, scheduling, work management, and business analytics across routine and preventive maintenance, shutdowns/turnarounds, and production scheduling.
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Lantern Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Greg Tracy as chief technology officer of Wondr Health in Dallas, TX. “We are pleased to announce that digital health industry veteran, Greg Tracy, has joined Wondr Health, where he will be responsible for leading the company’s product development and engineering efforts,” Lantern Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “We are excited to have an established health technology and innovation leader join our team at a time of great momentum and market expansion for the organization,” said Scott Paddock, CEO of Wondr Health. “Greg brings extensive experience leading technology and innovation teams that deliver transformative solutions to large employers and health plans.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
