About Us
Our Vision
Like the rapidly growing Indian tree of the same name, Neem is synonymous with accelerating commercialization and growth of technology. Learn about the Indian “Neem” tree…
Steve Hanley, Principal
Steve is an experienced global business leader who has managed highly complex pharmaceutical and medical device operations with annual global revenue exceeding $1 billion.
As the President of Covidien’s Imaging Solutions business unit, he led a multifunctional organization that included sales, marketing, logistics, manufacturing, as well as research and development. Steve led Covidien Imaging Solutions in 2007 and 2008 to high single digit revenue growth with rapid expansion outside of the United States. His leadership included guiding investments in new products and technologies.
Over his nearly 18 years with the Covidien family of companies, Steve developed a large network of business leaders and clinicians to help determine market needs, commercial potential and product positioning. As a sales leader, Steve called on radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, cardiologists, as well as surgeons in specialties including general, orthopedic, and OB/GYN.
Internationally, his track record includes numerous new drug and device product introductions and sales force expansion in Eastern Europe, China and Latin America. Steve is experienced working in different cultures and successfully navigating dynamic regulatory environments.
In addition to his duties at Neem, Steve is currently on the Board of Advisors for Cell Point, a molecular Imaging company based in Denver, Colorado. He has his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from Marquette University. back to top
Founders and Neem Advisors
Steve Hanley, Stuart Montaldo and Ajay Kamath founded Neem LLC in 2009. Neem was formed to take advantage of the founders' unique but diverse backgrounds and desire to help breakthrough products reach the marketplace. We work with start up companies, universities, individual inventors, and venture capital firms.
Stuart Montaldo
Stuart Montaldo has led growth-stage businesses, consulting firms, and his own entrepreneurial company. As founder of Cogno® Products, Stuart raised capital and created an international multimedia brand. Cogno products won 29 awards and it's products are sold internationally. Stuart was featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal in December 2005. Stuart is a Vice President and Program Director for Citi in St Louis.
Ajay Kamath
Ajay Kamath has over 17 years experience in leading business units, driving business and financial strategy and managing complex consulting assignments for Fortune 500 corporations. Ajay is an experienced financial leader with both PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Citi.Ajay is currently a Vice President and Program Director for Citi in St Louis.
Core Sector Expertise
- Medical Surgical Devices
- Nuclear Medicine
- Molecular Imaging
- Diagnostics
- Targeted therapeutics