ABOUT US


RAY W. SWANSON – President

Ray W. Swanson has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry in general management and senior commercial executive roles. As a medical device and diagnostics industry veteran, he has a highly successful track record with helping organizations build substantial value through developing profitable ventures, both in the US and abroad. 

Ray's reputation is one of a passionate business leader who helps companies develop and articulate a business vision, set goals and then achieve outstanding results in fast-paced, rapidly changing business settings.

Focus of Advisory Work
Mr. Swanson advises early stage and mid-tier businesses on their strategic growth initiatives, commercialization strategies and infrastructure development. He specializes in helping interdiscipline teams develop and frame strategic options for growth, and then implement operating plans that drive sustainable value.

For start-ups, his advice focuses on strategy development and implementation of reality-based, market-driven plans that emphasize market driven product requirements, phase gated product development and commercial and operating excellence.  

Mr. Swanson also provides interim executive management services to companies in the health care sector.


Before Blue Ridge Growth Advisors
Prior to founding Blue Ridge Growth Advisors, Mr. Swanson was President and CEO of Centice Corporation. More