Our Management Platform
John McCahill, Chief Executive Officer | Chairman of the Board
John McCahill has been employed in the medical aesthetics market for the past fifteen years throughout North America. Most recently he founded Basis Medical Corporation, a global distribution and development platform for novel medical and aesthetic products. Formerly, he was the General Manager of Inamed Canada Ltd, a world leader in breast and facial aesthetics products, where he led the organisation from its post-merger infancy to a dominant position in the aesthetic marketplace. John started at Collagen Corporation in 1995, managing territories in Western Canada, New England, and SE USA. Through his understanding of the industry and extensive contacts worldwide, he is able to recognize and access innovative and undervalued technology. John's experience, success and reputation within the aesthetic surgery market has been instrumental in establishing Basis and its brands as a strong market force.
Chantal Ward | Managing Director, Canada
Chantal Ward has worked for over eighteen years in the aesthetics industry with some of North America's most successful device companies and brings to Basis a solid track record in sales management and clinical implementation. Furthermore, as a registered nurse by profession and proprietor of a medical spa in Toronto, Chantal provides Basis' staff, customers, and partners with enhanced technical expertise and a greater understanding of the consumer market.
A.J. Lloyd | Executive Vice-President of Marketing & Communications
Having worked with our company since its inception, A.J. provides BASIS with a vast knowledge of marketing strategy and the aesthetics industry. In this role, A.J. provides strategic direction in the development of marketing plans, branding and corporate initiatives. A.J. is also the Principal for Artindale Strategic Marketing & Communications. Her intimate industry knowledge, experience in trade and new media marketing and familiarity with BASIS' brands are assets she looks forward to leveraging towards the company's continued success and development.
James Roberts | Director, Commercial Development
James Roberts joined Basis as Director of Commercial Development in October, 2008. James brings to Basis expertise in international business, business development, sales and operations. With over 12 years in the IT industry, James has garnered extensive experience and a solid reputation. His previous positions are varied, progressive and include: Director of Chief Components Ltd., V.P. of Operations Fulcrum Electronics USA and Business Development Manager of RealNet Canada Inc. In these roles, James has proven himself to have superior skills in senior level sales and business development and is eager to apply these to his work in the medical device industry.
James' knowledge, experience and ambition will enable Basis to pursue new markets for its technologies and provide a greater level of service to our distribution channel and client base.
Alena Voloboeva, BA, M.Ed, CGA, CertIFR | Financial Controller
Alena joined Basis Medical Technologies as Sr. Accountant in August, 2008. Promoted to Controller in March, 2010, Alena is responsible for executing all of the company's internal and external reporting as well as ensuring that these documents comply with GAAP. Additionally, she assumes responsibility for overseeing regulatory compliance for Basis and our products, as well as the establishment and management of Basis' financial policies, procedures, contracts, and reporting systems.
Jocelyn Murphy | Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Jocelyn is a recent graduate of Montreal's esteemed McGill University. She has assumed the role of Sales and Marketing Coordinator. In this capacity, she will be working closely with our national sales team and international partners to ensure the efficient and effective movement of BASIS products and services in their respective markets.