Pat O’Connor
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
As CEO Pat’s responsibilities include working with the management team to set direction for the company, development of the commercialization strategy and engagement with third party business development, sales and marketing executives to execute commercial objectives, contract negotiations, legal, fund raising and investor relations.
Previously, Pat worked in Operations, Vendor Management, Multi Site Program & Functional Management, Product Development and Business Development in medical device companies such as Boston Scientific, Stryker, Sherwood Medical and ABK Biomedical where he was CEO prior to co-founding OrthoXel.
Charles Daly
Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder
Charles is responsible for OrthoXel’s Technology development program. He leads the technical team, setting direction for new product development and product portfolio expansion in line with company commercial objectives. He coordinates the on-going clinical use of OrthoXel’s regulatory approved products and engages with surgeons on new technology development opportunities.
Charles has extensive engineering experience in the medical device industry and has worked in R&D, Product and Process development, New Product Introduction and Operations in program and functional management positions for companies such as De Puy, Boston Scientific, Cochlear and ABK Biomedical where he worked as product Development Manager
James Harty
Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder
Professor James Harty, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, began his involvement with the team having seen first hand the current challenges in tibial nailing. His contributions have included co-authoring the body of peer-reviewed literature on the background technology and carrying out the cadaver and preclinical surgical procedures.
James has been a practicing orthopaedic surgeon for over 17 years and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. James currently serves as Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at Cork University Hospital and on the faculty of the Department of Surgery in University College Cork. James has also served on the board of the Irish Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery (IITOS).
Hannah Dailey
Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder
Hannah is based in the US as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. As an experienced research engineer with expertise in fracture fixation and musculoskeletal biomechanics, Hannah co-founded OrthoXel and has been a key member of the development team for the tibial nail since its inception.
Hannah’s previous research activities have been in the areas of fracture fixation, musculoskeletal biomechanics, microfluidics, respiratory mechanics, cell and tissue mechanics, and computational modelling
Gerry McDonnell
Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board
Gerry is currently CEO of the LEDP and holds a number of other board positions. Prior to the LEDP Gerry worked in senior executive roles across the Medical device, Telecoms, PC and Energy Industries with companies such as Bord Na Mona (COO), DJO Global (COO), Stryker (VP Ireland), Apple, Nortel and AST/Samsung. Gerry initially qualified as a Toolmaker with Mincon and studied Industrial Engineering. He also holds a Masters Degree in change management through Trinity College Dublin. He has had a number of his own companies and has also studied for a small period of time at Harvard University.
Aidan O’Driscoll
Non-Executive Director
Aidan has spent the last twenty five years in the technology sector both in an executive and consultancy role. In 2012 he was one of the founders of the Irrus Investments Syndicate Group who have gone on to make several investments in the Life Sciences and Technology sectors. He has spent the last number of years working as an independent consultant working with companies in setting and implementing their strategic direction in the area of sales, marketing, finance and strategic management. His experience includes financial controller at Intepro Systems -transforming an engineering-led company into the world’s number one supplier of power supply AT instrumentation, software and turnkey systems. In 1991 he successfully negotiated the sale of the organisation to Shaffner, giving the VC investors a return in excess of 12% per annum. He spent 4 years with Avocent International as VP Sales EMEA from 1999 to 2002 where he expanded and grew the sales organisation to $35m annual turnover.
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Mark Moynihan
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Director
As QA/RA Director, Mark ensures that the Quality Management System is established, implemented and maintained in accordance with ISO 13485, MDR 2017/745, 21 CFR 820 and any other global QMS requirements that may be required. He also acts as the Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance per Article 15 of MDR 2017/745 and is responsible for planning and executing global regulatory strategies necessary to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals for new and modified OrthoXel products.
Mark joined the team in 2019 having previously been QA/RA Manager of another medical device start-up. He is a graduate of University College Cork with an MSc in Bioinformatics with Systems Biology and a BSc in Microbiology. He also holds various other specialist qualifications such as Medical Device Science (Specialist Diploma, NUIG), Leadership & Management (Professional Diploma, UCD), Project Management (CAPM, PMI) and Lean Six Sigma & Quality Systems (Cert, CTC/ILM) in addition to training in numerous short courses relevant to Medical Device QA/RA (MDR 2017/745, Auditing, Biological Evaluation, etc.).
Thomas Twomey
Sales and Marketing Manager
As Sales & Marketing Manager, Thomas works closely with our US based Sales Team on the continual expansion of the business. He is responsible for ensuring our customers have the knowledge and materials required to successfully utilise our products. He also supports the Engineering Team in Cork on the continual development of new products within our portfolio.
Thomas has a BSc in Sports & Exercise Science (UL) and MSc in Sports & Exercise Biomechanics (Roehampton University). He has worked for several companies within the medical device industry, focusing on biomechanical product manufacture and prescription. He has vast experience training customers on the use of medical devices, both in private and public health sectors across Ireland, the UK and Australia.
Richie Gough
New Product Introduction Program Manager
Richie’s role crosses the divide from surgeon needs to engineering design. He is responsible for conversing with key opinion leaders, conducting industry research that leads to planning and interpreting those findings into appropriately scoped projects from the development phases to regulatory submission.
Richie has 11 years of medical device experience in leading vascular and orthopaedic multinationals and has also worked in the automotive and aerospace sectors. He also recently graduated from a part time Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Cork Institute of Technology (CIT).
Jamie Russell
Design Engineer
Jamie joined us in OrthoXel in 2022, as our Design Engineer. His work at OrthoXel is to assist in the design and development of present and future products, with a particular focus on CAD and engineering, as well as contributing and assisting with different aspects and needs of the company.
Jamie graduated from the University of Limerick in 2018 with a BSc. in Product Design and Technology. Agriculture, Precision Engineering, and Industrial Design & Manufacturing are among his areas of expertise.
Aisling Connolly
Quality Manager
EIQA Diploma in Quality Management
Aisling joined the OrthoXel team in March 2024 and has 14 years experience working in the Medical Device Sector in various Quality roles.
Her role as Quality Manager is to support the Management Team and ensure that all aspects of the Quality Management System are compliant, effective and operating in an efficient manner. In particular, Aisling is responsible for Supplier Management, Incoming Inspection of Product, Calibration, leading NCP, MRB and CAPA activities as required, and supporting the Engineering Team in design and validation reviews.
Aisling is looking forward to contributing to the continued success of OrthoXel and shares the company’s committed approach to product efficiency, quality and patient safety.
Eamonn Clancy
Graduate Design Engineer
Eamonn Clancy joined OrthoXel in July 2024. Eamonn has a BA in Product Design Innovation and an MSc in Medical Device Design. As a Graduate Design Engineer, Eamonn works as part of the engineering team to support both new and existing pipeline product development. His role includes supporting the entire product development cycle, from concept generation and prototype development to product launch. Eamonn is committed to advancing fracture fixation technology and improving patient outcomes. He is enthusiastic about contributing to OrthoXel’s success and shares the company’s dedication to innovation and excellence in medical device design.
Domhnall O’Connor
Engineering Intern
Domhnall O’Connor joined OrthoXel in January 2026 as part of the University of Limerick Cooperative Education Programme. He is currently in his 3rd year working toward a BSc in Product Design and Technology. As an engineering intern at OrthoXel, Domhnall will be working closely with the engineering team and in addition, with the other departments to acquire a comprehensive set of knowledge and skills. Domhnall’s aims for this internship are to further develop his CAD skills, gain insights into the medical device industry and contribute to the development of OrthoXel in whatever way he can.
Seán Cummins
Supply Chain & Commercial Operations Assistant
Seán Cummins joined OrthoXel in July 2026 as a Supply Chain & Commercial Operations Assistant after completing an internship with the company in 2025. During his internship, Seán worked across the Quality and Supply Chain departments, gaining hands-on experience in quality systems, supply chain processes, and the medical device industry. Seán recently completed a degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at Munster Technological University (MTU) Cork and will graduate later this year.
In his current role, he supports end-to-end supply chain activities, procurement, inventory control, logistics, and commercial operations, helping to ensure the efficient delivery of products and services. Seán is excited to continue developing his skills and contributing to OrthoXel’s mission of advancing fracture fixation technology and improving patient outcomes.
Eva Nestor
Commercial Executive
Eva Nestor joined OrthoXel in June 2026 as a Commercial Executive. She holds a BA in International Business from the University of Limerick and a Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Business from University College Dublin. In her role, Eva supports the company’s commercial activities across sales, marketing, operations, and administration. She contributes to content creation, website management, CRM, event coordination, and broader commercial initiatives that help drive business growth.
Prior to joining OrthoXel, Eva gained international experience in marketing and business operations across Ireland, Luxembourg, and the United States, bringing a strong commercial mindset and global perspective to the team. She is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and supporting OrthoXel’s mission to improve patient outcomes through advanced orthopaedic solutions.
