MARY GEORGE

Mary George has an exceptional history of success in the management of publicly traded and private equity-held consumer products and medical device companies. Throughout her 30+ year career, she has directed the development of internationally renowned branded products and created new paths for companies in transition. In her role as President of VLI Medical Devices, Ms. George built a failing brand into the #1 selling contraceptive in the OTC market. She accomplished this in the face of pervasive national negative publicity regarding product safety (Toxic Shock Syndrome). Mary has also played key roles on the Boards of Oakley, Oreck Corporation, Red Digital Camera, Swell Inc., Playcare, Tokos Medical Services and Mission Hospital. Currently, as a co-founder of Morningstar Business Development Group, she advises Venture Capital and Equity firms on a wide range of business opportunities.