Walter Morse

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Chief Operating Officer at Vantedge Medical

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Walter Morse is the Chief Operating Officer at Vantedge Medical, bringing over 35 years of leadership in medical device manufacturing and operations. An MBA from Northeastern University, he excels in continuous improvement and global strategy. Colleagues consistently describe him as a passionate, dedicated, and exceptional leader who drives high-performing teams.

Outside of his executive role, Walter appears to be a proud family man, sharing his daughters achievements. He travels internationally for work and takes pride in celebrating the successes and collaboration of his global teams, showing a deep appreciation for the people he leads.

He began his career as a hands-on machinist at Gillette, a foundation that continues to shape his leadership approach in global manufacturing.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Confident & Optimistic

Charming & Persuasive

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Medical Device Operations
His entire 35+ year career has been dedicated to improving manufacturing and operations in the MedTech industry at companies like Vantedge, Convatec, and Hill-Rom.
Global Team Leadership
He is praised for building high-performing global teams and frequently highlights the successes of his international team members in his posts.
Operational Excellence
A core focus in his current role and a key skill throughout his career. He has led major cost-reduction and continuous improvement programs.

Media Appearances

Vantedge Medical® appoints Walter Morse as Chief Operating Officer. Featured in PR Newswire

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Vantedge Medical: The COO Hires That Must Justify Its 36x P/E or Risk a Downgrade. Featured in Ainvest

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Vantedge Medical® appoints Walter Morse as Chief Operating Officer – Eagle Country. Featured in Eagle Country (Lifestyle)

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Work History

4-2026
Chief Operating Officer at Vantedge Medical
1-2026
Interim Chief Operations Officer at Convatec
9-2022 - 12-2025
Vice President Global Manufacturing at Convatec at Convatec
4-2022 - 9-2022
Vice President of Operations for Ostomy and Critical Care at Convatec
11-2016 - 3-2022
Vice President Global Engineering at Hill-Rom

Education

1999 - 2002
mba from D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University
Education details unavailable from Packaging Programs in Chicago

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Insights For Selling To Walter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Walter is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Walter

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Walter move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Walter take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Walter

Personality Compatibility


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