Lane Hale
Lane Hale is president and CEO of ECA Medical. ECA is the premier single-procedure instrument and surgery-ready procedural kit developer and manufacturer for the medical device industry. ECA is a proven partner, demonstrated by its 43 years in the cardio and neuro sectors, designing and manufacturing single-procedure instruments to secure medical implants. The company’s core technology and knowledge have been effectively applied to the orthopedics sector. ECA offers a portfolio of single-procedure instruments, including precision torque limiters that are hand- or power-operated, and develops and manufactures implant-specific surgery-ready instrument and implant systems. These systems allow implant companies to deliver instruments and implants more efficiently to hospitals and outpatient surgery centers throughout the world. Hale has held leadership positions in medtech, serving in operations, business development, and product development roles during his 20+ year career in the medical device industry. Earlier in his career, Hale worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and the business consulting industry. He holds a BA and an MBA from Brigham Young University.
Wednesday October 7, 2026
Supply Chain Transformation: What's My Role?
As supplier consolidation continues and vertically integrated, full-service CDMOs continue to grow, questions emerge around supply chain resiliency and “boutique” suppliers. How will these organizations continue to exist in the new paradigm of medical device outsourcing? What role will they serve? Where do they fit into the outsourcing arrangement? Hear from representatives across the aisle from OEMs and service providers to gain insights on how the industry will look moving forward, where all parties fit, and best practices to leverage multiple players to ensure a resilient supply chain.