Scott Shankle is chief quality assurance & regulatory affairs officer at Tecomet, where he serves on the executive leadership team of the combined Tecomet and Orchid Orthopedic Solutions organization. He joined Orchid in 2023 as chief quality, regulatory and EH&S officer and transitioned into his current role following the combination of the two companies in 2026. Shankle brings more than 25 years of medical device industry experience spanning quality management, regulatory compliance, engineering, manufacturing, and operations. Prior to joining Orchid, he served as vice president of operations at MicroPort Orthopedics and previously led global quality organizations at MicroPort and Wright Medical. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles of increasing responsibility focused on building strong quality systems, improving operational performance, and supporting growth in complex, highly regulated manufacturing environments. Shankle holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Engineering Technology from the University of Memphis and completed additional executive education at Vanderbilt University. He also previously served as an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis.