Our Team - Evolution Surgical

Our Experienced National Leadership Team

Jack Lancaster

CEO

Jack Lancaster

CEO

Jack is an experienced healthcare leader and has been CEO of Evolution Surgical since 2020. Jack spent the early part of his career advising the NHS on strategy and turnarounds, developing a passion for value based healthcare, and the role the private sector can play in supporting value for patients. Prior to Evolution Surgical, Jack was in the healthcare practice at Boston Consulting Group in Sydney. He holds an MA with Honours from the University of St Andrews, and an MBA from Cambridge University with a concentration in health strategies.

Elliott LaCaze 

Product Director

Elliott LaCaze 

Product Director

Elliott has well over a decade of experience in the spinal devices market in a range of roles from clinical support, sales, product development and regulatory affairs. He has a passion for solutions-based product development and enjoys spending time with his customers in clinical settings. Elliott leads the product development team at Evolution Surgical looking after Evolution’s growing spinal portfolio of Australian manufactured devices and international partnerships. Prior to working in the MedTech industry Elliott earned a Bachelor of Biotechnology with First Class Honours from the University of Queensland with a major in Nanotechnology.

Dominic Langford 

Commercial Director

Dominic Langford 

Commercial Director

Dom has enjoyed a career in medical devices for 25 years across the UK, Asia Pacific and Australia/New Zealand, with over 20 years in the spine technology sector. With a history of roles in sales, marketing and business management, Dom has worked for several market leaders in Spine, Neuro and Craniomaxillofacial surgery. With a passion for delivering differentiated technology in the pursuit of better patient outcomes, he has most recently held several senior business management roles. Dom has a BSc Applied Biomedical Science.

Kieran Ryan 

CLINICAL DIRECTOR 

Kieran Ryan 

CLINICAL DIRECTOR 

Kieran leads Evolution Surgical’s clinical thought leadership with more than 25 years experience in the MedTech sector, with a focus on Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery - specialising in Spine. His passion for clinical and commercial excellence has served him well, winning multiple sales, clinical and leadership awards. Globally recognised as one of the most insightful and talented clinical trainers in the industry. He has been responsible for educating many of the spine reps currently working in Australia and abroad. After studying Law at Adelaide University, Kieran had successful careers with Depuy Synthes/Johnson & Johnson and Device Technologies prior to Evolution Surgical.

Marcia Hitz 

HEAD OF OPERATIONS & MARKETING 

Marcia Hitz 

HEAD OF OPERATIONS & MARKETING 

Marcia leads the operations team with a strong passion for refining processes and fostering transformative growth. Joining the Evolution Surgical team in 2022, Marcia brings a wealth of operational experience & marketing acumen to the team. Highly driven to make a positive impact to business development and the services we provide to the healthcare industry.

Our Experienced State Leadership Team 

Jack Evans 

Head Of NSW

Jack Evans 

Head Of NSW

Jack is an experienced healthcare professional and leads Evolution Surgical’s NSW clinical teams. He joined the business in 2017, and plays a critical role in business development, strategic planning, and clinical leadership. Jack works closely with Evolution's surgeons collaborating on product development to improve surgical outcomes and enhance Evolution's product portfolio. Prior to Evolution, Jack began his career as a physiotherapist where he worked with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and within private practice. He holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honors from Newcastle University and has completed an Executive Education Program in Finance and Accounting from The Wharton School, Pennsylvania.

Ken Cooney 

Head Of QLD

Ken Cooney 

Head Of QLD

Ken is a seasoned spine surgery professional, boasting over twenty years of invaluable experience including with Medtronic, Zimmer, and Globus. Ken is trained as a registered nurse with a specialisation in peri-operative nursing—a qualification he continues to honour by maintaining his AHPRA registration. Priding himself on delivering exceptional intraoperative service, Ken's approach is deeply rooted in his belief that every patient deserves the highest standard of care. His commitment to excellence, combined with his extensive background and passion for the industry, makes him a distinguished leader in his field, trusted by both colleagues and clients alike.

Creighton Nash

Head Of SA/WA/NT

Creighton Nash

Head Of SA/WA/NT

Creighton has worked with spinal surgical devices since 2011, spending the first ten years of his MedTech career with Depuy Synthes/Johnson & Johnson. The first six years were spent in the United States, before moving to Australia in 2017. He joined Evolution Surgical in 2023. Prior to entering the medical device industry, Creighton served as a US Combat Infantry Officer both in the US and Iraq. He holds two Undergraduate Degrees from The Citadel, a Master's Degree from Troy University, and is currently pursuing his PhD in Global Business Management.

Robert Shield

Senior Product Specialist: VIC

Robert Shield

Senior Product Specialist: VIC

Rob has over 10 years of experience in spine technology sales, with a diverse background in Healthcare, Education, and sports leadership. He plays a critical role in our VIC market and excels in high-pressure environments and customer-focused interaction. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and sports sciences, a Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy and enjoys ultra-endurance events, running, and triathlons; having competed at the IRONMAN World Championships on several occasions.

Our Experienced National Leadership Team

Jack Lancaster

Elliott LaCaze

Dominic Langford

Kieran Ryan

Marcia Hitz

Our Experienced State Leadership Team

Jack Evans

Ken Cooney

Creighton Nash

Robert Shield

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