About Us
At TELA Bio, we’re obsessively focused on creating solutions for gaps in soft-tissue surgical innovation that can improve patient outcomes. To us, this means providing innovative soft-tissue reconstruction solutions that preserve and restore the patient’s own anatomy while minimizing long-term exposure to permanent synthetic materials. We’re committed to delivering our advanced technologies at the best price to help surgeons and institutions provide next-generation soft-tissue repair solutions to more patients.
Leadership – Unmatched Talent Driving Us Forward
Our leadership team, rich in MedTech experience, brings together decades of industry-specific and diverse expertise, driving innovation in soft-tissue repair.

Heather C. Getz
Chief Executive Officer

Jeffrey Blizard
President

Paul Talmo
Chief Science and Innovation Officer

Howard N. Langstein, MD, FACS
Chief Medical Officer

Megan Smeykal
Chief Accounting Officer & Controller

Jennifer Armstrong
Senior Vice President – Human Resources

Marissa Conrad
Senior Vice President - Global Clinical Affairs and Medical Education

Jim Hagen
Senior Vice President - Strategic Commercial Operations and Marketing

Gina Nagvajara, PhD
Senior Vice President - Technical Operations

Jason Gugliuzza
Senior Vice President - TELA Bio Europe
TELABio Board of Directors

Heather C. Getz
CEO

Joseph Capper
Chairman

Guido Neels

Guy Nohra

Paul Thomas

Bill Plovanic
