About SOTA Orthopaedics
Company Philosophy
SOTA Orthopaedics Limited develops innovative ‘State-Of-The-Art’ orthopaedic devices to facilitate surgery and improve outcomes for trauma & orthopaedic patients.
Dr. Brian Thornes
Brian trained as an orthopaedic surgeon and has over seven years clinical experience in trauma & orthopaedic surgery. His ankle TightRope has become a worldwide success. Brian holds an MBA from Trinity College, Dublin and in 2007 founded SOTA Orthopaedics to bring further innovations to market.
Keith Thompson
Keith has 20 years experience in medical sales. He has worked with leading multinationals including Pharmacia & UpJohn, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson. Keith has joined SOTA Orthopaedics to develop and launch innovative medical devices to the global orthopaedic market.
Declan Kennedy
Declan is a qualified accountant and also holds a MBA from Trinity College, Dublin. Declan has held senior roles with Barclays Capital and AIB Corporate Banking and is also highly experienced in early stage company management. He brings to the board expertise in all forms of financial management from early stage companies through to corporate M&A.
Eoin Gannon
Eoin holds an Honours degree in Biotechnology and has worked in both the biopharmaceutical and medical devices industries. Eoin has in-depth knowledge of the ISO and FDA medical device regulations, and a has been involved in a number of successful audits including ISO and FDA. Eoin joined SOTA to develop and maintain the company's quality system and to gain regulatory approval for the X-Bolt™ and O-Jig™.
