Key executive hire will focus on bringing newly integrated global manufacturing and development capabilities to medical device companies.
St. Paul, MN (Oct. 16, 2025) – Forj Medical, a CDMO with deep expertise in system and component design, microelectronics, precision molding, and automation, appointed Jeff Kelly as its chief commercial officer. With more than two decades of experience leading commercial teams in medical device and life science CDMOs, Kelly will oversee Forj Medical’s global commercial organization, including sales, marketing, customer service, and strategic partnerships.
“With the recent launch of Forj Medical, it’s a critical time for us to share our expanded capabilities and value with our customers,” said Jeremy Maniak, CEO of Forj Medical. “Jeff’s proven track record of building and leading high-performing commercial teams, makes him the ideal leader to expand Forj Medical’s market presence and deepen partnerships across the medical device industry.”
Prior to joining Forj Medical, Kelly held senior leadership positions at medical device manufacturers Lisi Medical and Cadence. He has also served as international commercial market director for Quest Diagnostics and Medrad, a division of Bayer Healthcare.
“I’m excited to join Forj Medical at a time of such incredible opportunity to expand our impact,” said Kelly. “With a solid talent and capabilities foundation, we’re uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and improve outcomes for patients.”
Kelly earned his MBA at Duke University and degree in economics at The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.
About Forj Medical
Forj Medical is a vertically integrated contract design and manufacturing organization (CDMO) serving the medical technology industry. Formed through the merger of Intricon and Minnetronix Medical, Forj Medical offers end-to-end capabilities—from concept through commercial scale—in system design, microelectronics, precision molding, and advanced manufacturing.
Headquartered in the heart of Medical Alley in St. Paul, Minn., with operations in Singapore, Indonesia, and Costa Rica, Forj Medical partners with device OEMs to accelerate innovation across key segments including diabetes care, advanced optics, surgical energy, vascular disease, drug delivery, and surgical navigation. For more information, please visit ForjMedical.com.