Christopher O'Connell

Director/Board Member at H.I.G. ACQUISITION CORP.

59 year

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Christopher James O'Connell is on the board of Northwestern University, H.I.G. Acquisition Corp. and Ron Burton Training Village. He previously was Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Waters Corp. and EVP & Group President-Restorative Therapies Group at Medtronic Plc President at Osteotech, Inc. and President-Diabetes Division & Senior VP at Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. (both are subsidiaries of Medtronic Plc). He received an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and an MBA from Harvard University.

Christopher O'Connell active positions

Companies	Position	Start
H.I.G. ACQUISITION CORP.	Director/Board Member	23/10/2020
ACETO CORPORATION	Director/Board Member	-
Northwestern University Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	-
Ron Burton Training Village Ron Burton Training Village Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The private company is based in Hubbardston, MA. RBTV serves primarily under-resourced youth, many of whom attend on full or partial scholarships, with a focus on guiding participants toward college. Its flagship program, The Journey, is a comprehensive seven-year, year-round initiative that mentors youth aged 11 and older through stages of leadership and personal development, culminating in college internships and career preparation. RBTV emphasizes core values such as love, peace, patience, and humility, and fosters a family-like environment that promotes positive language, respect, and healthy lifestyle choices. The organization offers academic programs like "Prep for Success," an ACT/SAT preparatory course, and provides a rigorous fitness regimen inspired by Ron Burton Sr.’s training, including daily runs, strength training, sport-specific clinics, and non-contact athletic competitions. The facilities feature Greco-Roman architecture and natural surroundings, creating a reflective and supportive atmosphere. RBTV also runs retreats focused on life skills and character development and is supported by affiliated programs and the Ron Burton Foundation, encouraging community involvement through donations, sponsorships, volunteering, and partnerships. Ron Burton Training Village (RBTV), founded in 1985 and named after Ron Burton Sr., is a youth development organization dedicated to holistic growth in leadership, education, physical fitness, social, and spiritual development.	Director/Board Member	-
New Mountain Capital LLC New Mountain Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance New Mountain Capital invests in middle market companies located in the United States with an enterprise value of USD 100 - 1000 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for add-on acquisitions, buyout and growth transactions with a transaction size ranging USD 100 - 500 million. It also acquires majority control and minority equity positions.	Consultant / Advisor	01/05/2021
Covaris, Inc. Covaris, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and markets instruments, consumables & reagents for pre-analytical sample preparation	Chairman	-

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Former positions of Christopher O'Connell

Companies	Position	End
WATERS CORPORATION	Chief Executive Officer	01/09/2020
MEDTRONIC PLC	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/08/2015
Osteotech, Inc. Osteotech, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Processes and develops human bone and bone connective tissue products	President	-
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Private companies	12
Actylis Corp. Actylis Corp. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures and supplies chemical compounds used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, agricultural and specialty chemical industries	Process Industries
Osteotech, Inc. Osteotech, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Processes and develops human bone and bone connective tissue products	Health Technology
Waters Corp. Waters Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Designs, manufactures, sells and services analytical technologies: liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis	Health Technology
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd. Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Engages in research, development, production and distribution of single-use medical devices	Health Technology
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
New Mountain Capital LLC New Mountain Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance New Mountain Capital invests in middle market companies located in the United States with an enterprise value of USD 100 - 1000 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for add-on acquisitions, buyout and growth transactions with a transaction size ranging USD 100 - 500 million. It also acquires majority control and minority equity positions.	Finance
Northwestern University Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures insulin pumps and glucose monitoring systems	Health Technology
Covaris, Inc. Covaris, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and markets instruments, consumables & reagents for pre-analytical sample preparation	Health Technology
Medtronic Plc Medtronic Plc Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides medical technology services	Health Technology
H.I.G. Acquisition Corp. H.I.G. Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Finance
Ron Burton Training Village Ron Burton Training Village Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The private company is based in Hubbardston, MA. RBTV serves primarily under-resourced youth, many of whom attend on full or partial scholarships, with a focus on guiding participants toward college. Its flagship program, The Journey, is a comprehensive seven-year, year-round initiative that mentors youth aged 11 and older through stages of leadership and personal development, culminating in college internships and career preparation. RBTV emphasizes core values such as love, peace, patience, and humility, and fosters a family-like environment that promotes positive language, respect, and healthy lifestyle choices. The organization offers academic programs like "Prep for Success," an ACT/SAT preparatory course, and provides a rigorous fitness regimen inspired by Ron Burton Sr.’s training, including daily runs, strength training, sport-specific clinics, and non-contact athletic competitions. The facilities feature Greco-Roman architecture and natural surroundings, creating a reflective and supportive atmosphere. RBTV also runs retreats focused on life skills and character development and is supported by affiliated programs and the Ron Burton Foundation, encouraging community involvement through donations, sponsorships, volunteering, and partnerships. Ron Burton Training Village (RBTV), founded in 1985 and named after Ron Burton Sr., is a youth development organization dedicated to holistic growth in leadership, education, physical fitness, social, and spiritual development.	Health Services