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Rafe Hanahan

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Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at Forefront Dermatology
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Rafe is a seasoned healthcare M&A executive with over 20 years of experience in investment banking and corporate strategy. As SVP of Corporate Development at Forefront Dermatology, he focuses on forging partnerships with growth-oriented dermatologists. He holds an MBA from Emory University.

Outside of work, Rafe actively engages with the professional community, attending industry events like the Oregon Dermatology Society meeting to connect with physician leaders. He values building strong professional relationships and fostering a culture of camaraderie and partnership in his field.

He has deep expertise on both sides of the table, having been a MedTech M&A advisor and now leading strategy for a large, PE-backed practice.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Dermatology Partnerships
His primary role is partnering with dermatologists, emphasizing clinical autonomy, growth support, and freeing physicians from administrative tasks.
Healthcare M&A
With a 20+ year career in healthcare investment banking and corporate development, he has extensive experience leading M&A strategy and transactions.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
Forefront Dermatology
6-2024
Operating Partner
Delta G Ventures LLC
2-2024
Founder / CEO
Apgar Healthcare Advisors LLC
6-2021 - 1-2024
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
LEIXIR DENTAL GROUP
6-2015 - 6-2021
Managing Director, Co-Head MedTech Advisory
Cain Brothers & Company, LLC
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Education
MBA
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
BS
University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business
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