Debra Kurtz is a seasoned executive and consultant with an extensive background in strategic visioning, planning, business development, marketing and sales. She is recognized for building impressive financial performance, developing innovative products and services, and generating dominant market share. After an accomplished 17-year career, Debra established Kurtz Consulting Inc. in 2004.Prior to Kurtz Consulting, Debra joined Medela Inc. and led the launch of medical products and retail channel expansion that grew the firm’s sales and profits over 600% in ten years plus achieving top market share and quality ratings among consumers and medical channels.She has held the titles of President, Vice President of Sales, Director of Marketing and Director of Sales, and has provided leadership at industry leaders such as Hewlett-Packard, The Mayo Clinic, Abbott, Walgreens, Roche, Invacare, Hollister, Stericycle, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Medline, The Bradford Group, NICOR and Florida Power & Light.She has a BA in Liberal Arts, a BS in Systems Engineering and an MBA from Washington University with continuing education at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.