Our Leadership

Alex Yildizyan

Vice President, Research and Development

Alex Yildizyan brings over 20 years of experience in engineering, with more than a decade in senior leadership roles across the medical device industry. Prior to joining Gentuity, Alex held multiple R&D leadership positions at Glaukos, most recently serving as Vice President of Research & Development for Biophotonics and Combination Products. In that role, he oversaw long-term development initiatives and led cross-functional teams focused on advancing ophthalmic technologies.

Alex is known for his collaborative, team-oriented leadership style and his ability to translate technical complexity into scalable commercial solutions. His strengths lie in fostering innovation, developing high-performing teams, and driving product development from concept through commercialization. Alex holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from Northeastern University and has also completed continuing education in leadership and project management.

David W. Kolstad

Chief Executive Officer

Desmond Adler, PhD

President of Cardiovascular

Renny Clark

Chief Financial Officer

John Kummailil, PhD

Vice President of Operations

Jason Rudy

Vice President, Global Commercial Development

Alex Yildizyan

Vice President, Research and Development

Raj Kasbekar, PhD

Vice President, Global Regulatory, Clinical, and Quality