Industry veteran to build on Viant’s momentum as trusted partner to global medical device companies as Chief Executive Officer
July 29th, 2026 – Foxborough, Massachusetts
Viant, a global provider of medical technology solutions, announced today that its board of directors has appointed Dan Croteau as chief executive officer, effective August 4. Mr. Croteau, who brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the medical device industry, will spearhead Viant’s next phase of growth as a global partner to the world’s leading medical device organizations.
Mr. Croteau is a highly experienced CEO known for building customer-focused businesses across the medical device and contract manufacturing industries. He most recently served as chief executive officer of Corza Medical, a manufacturer specializing in surgical devices. He previously was president and CEO of Surgical Specialties Corporation before it was acquired by Corza. Earlier in his career, Mr. Croteau was president and CEO of Vention Medical, where he helped build the company into a leading medical device contract manufacturer before Vention sold its manufacturing services business to Viant in 2017.
“Dan is exceptionally well suited to guide Viant into our next chapter of growth,” said John Greisch, chairman, Viant. “He has a deep understanding of our business, a proven track record of building growth-oriented commercial organizations, and firsthand experience with what it takes to be a great partner to our customers, making him uniquely positioned to build on our momentum and deepen our customer relationships.”
“I’ve spent my career in the medical device industry because of the meaningful impact we can have on patients’ lives. Viant is at the heart of this work,” said Mr. Croteau. “I am honored to lead this organization and look forward to working with our associates and customers to build on Viant’s strong foundation as a trusted partner in bringing high-quality, life-enhancing medical devices to market.”
Mr. Croteau currently serves on the boards of Corza Medical, Resonetics and UFP Technologies, and will join Viant’s board of directors. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Vermont and a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard Business School.
