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ROBERT HAYES

Tyler,TX

Summary

Dynamic Executive and Management Board Director with over 30 years of extensive experience in healthcare packaging and medical device industries. Proven leader with a strong track record in global business operations, revenue and profit growth, and plant management, successfully guiding both Fortune 500 companies and IPO ventures. Renowned for fostering commercial innovation and driving operational excellence within FDA-regulated environments, consistently delivering results in fast-paced specialty packaging settings. Expertise spans all levels of company leadership, ensuring strategic alignment and sustainable growth across diverse organizational landscapes.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Chief Executive Officer / Board Director

Sharps Technology
09.2021 - Current
  • Company founded in 2017 (IPO in 2022) with a vision to develop innovative drug delivery technology for healthcare
  • Developed and commercialized products which are FDA, WHO and CE Mark approved and cleared for use by Pfizer
  • Lead the company through April 2022 to complete IPO and raised $16 million for Sharps.
  • Completed acquisition of SafeGard Medical syringe manufacturing facility in Hungary in July 2022.
  • Multi-year agreement signed, expected to bring over $50 Million in revenue over five years with U.S. leader in IV flushing solutions
  • Lead Sharps Technology, Inc. to close $20.0 Million underwritten public offering to support customer opportunity.
  • Transitioned Sharps to commercial operations for the first time in May 2025
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and Raised Approximately $50 million over 3 years through IPO and follow up public offerings for the company.

Sr. Director Global Innovation & Product Management

Gerresheimer Glass
01.2015 - 09.2021
  • Senior Director responsible for development and commercialization of specialized glass Pharmaceutical packaging products for use within NA and Europe.
  • North American Product Director that lead development of new technology to build portfolio of High Value Products for Industry creating $50 million in new annual revenue for the Business Unit.

Global Key Account Manager

Gerresheimer Glass
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Commerical Executive responsible for account management & sales for strategic customers including Pfizer, Hospira, Teva, Merck, GSK, and Amgen totaling $60 million in sales.

Plant Manager

Amcor Rigid Plastics / Alcan Pharma Packaging
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Direct and manage all plant operations including P&L for manufacturing site with 200 employees.
  • Pharmaceutical packaging plastics products (IBM, EBM, SBM, and IM Technologies). Plant revenue of $45 million.

Director of Quality & Technical Services

Alcan Pharma Packaging
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Management Director responsible for global multi-site operation producing specialty glass Pharma packaging products with revenue of $125 million in sales.

Senior Quality Management

Boston Scientific, Fresenius Medical Care, Hill-Rom, Cardinal Health, Covidien, Hollister Inc.
01.1994 - 01.2006
  • Senior Management responsibility for manufacturing operation for medical device and syringe products with clean room manufacturing, assembly, final packaging and sterilization.

Technical Positions for Packaging Industry

Owens- Illinois
01.1986 - 01.1994
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments for packaging industry for consumer and healthcare products.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) - Business Management

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
06.1989

Skills

  • Executive leadership and Staff management
  • International Business Responsibilities
  • Expertise in corporate environments of Fortune 500 and IPO firms
  • Revenue & Profit Growth
  • Financial oversight and P&L management
  • Strategic Business Planning & Execution
  • Business, Marketing & Product Branding Strategy
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Organizational and Operational leadership

Certification

  • ASQ Certifications in Management, Engineering & Auditing

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer / Board Director

Sharps Technology
09.2021 - Current

Sr. Director Global Innovation & Product Management

Gerresheimer Glass
01.2015 - 09.2021

Global Key Account Manager

Gerresheimer Glass
01.2010 - 01.2015

Plant Manager

Amcor Rigid Plastics / Alcan Pharma Packaging
01.2008 - 01.2010

Director of Quality & Technical Services

Alcan Pharma Packaging
01.2006 - 01.2008

Senior Quality Management

Boston Scientific, Fresenius Medical Care, Hill-Rom, Cardinal Health, Covidien, Hollister Inc.
01.1994 - 01.2006

Technical Positions for Packaging Industry

Owens- Illinois
01.1986 - 01.1994

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) - Business Management

University of Toledo

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