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Chad Nikel

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C-Suite Private Equity Consultant at Nikel
📍 Greater Boston, United States

Chad Nikel is the President and CEO of Spectra Medical Devices, a leading CDMO specializing in procedural needles. A global executive with deep expertise in the medical device and biotech industries, he has a strong record of driving transformative growth and operational excellence for companies like Haemonetics. He holds an engineering degree from the U. S. Air Force Academy.

Chad is a U. S. Air Force veteran who has balanced demanding pursuits throughout his career. He earned two engineering degrees simultaneously at the Air Force Academy while on a football scholarship and later completed his MBA in night school while actively serving in the military.

Unique fact: Chad earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in engineering at the same time from the U. S. Air Force Academy.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
C-Suite Private Equity Consultant
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Boston, United States
Personality Overview

How Chad shows up

Trusting
Persuader
Pragmatic

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Priorities

Topics Chad cares about

Medical Device CDMOs
As CEO of Spectra Medical Devices, he recently led the acquisition of XL Precision Technologies to expand their contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) capabilities.
Portfolio Growth
Has a history of reshaping business portfolios for sustainable growth, including strategic acquisitions and divestitures to focus on core capabilities and drive enterprise value.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
C-Suite Private Equity Consultant
Nikel
6-2022 - 1-2025
President and CEO (promotion)
Elevaris Medical Devices
3-2022 - 6-2022
Chief Operating Officer (initial hire)
Elevaris Medical Devices
4-2021 - 3-2022
President, Global Plasma and Blood Center (promotion)
Haemonetics
7-2017 - 3-2021
President, Global Blood Center Business (promotion)
Haemonetics
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Media appearances

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Education
1996 - 1998
MBA
St. Mary's University
1996
Bachelor of Science
United States Air Force Academy
1996
Bachelor of Science
United States Air Force Academy
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DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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