Alder Bowman Appoints Kelly Quilliam to Lead New Medical Technology Practice

Healthcare search firm expands services to serve device manufacturers and innovators integrating AI, software, and robotics into modern healthcare.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:39pm

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Alder Bowman, a healthcare-focused executive search firm, has appointed Kelly Quilliam to lead its new medical technology consulting group. In this role, Quilliam will provide executive search and leadership advisory services to medical technology companies and the specialty investment firms that fund them. Quilliam brings extensive experience recruiting talent for medical device, software, and AI/ML companies.

Why it matters

This move by Alder Bowman signals the growing importance of medical technology, including AI, software, and robotics, in the healthcare industry. As hospitals and providers seek to innovate and improve patient outcomes, the demand for specialized talent in these emerging fields is increasing. Alder Bowman's new practice aims to help medical technology companies attract the leadership they need to drive growth and innovation.

The details

Quilliam will establish Alder Bowman's western presence in California and the Pacific Northwest, in addition to leading the new medical technology practice. She has a record of success building commercial, technical, and executive teams for medical technology companies of all sizes, from startups to global conglomerates. Quilliam's background also includes recruiting talent for technology and SaaS companies, giving her expertise in specialized and competitive markets like AI/ML, cloud, and cybersecurity.

  • Alder Bowman announced Quilliam's appointment on February 5, 2026.

The players

Alder Bowman

A retained search firm specializing in recruiting senior executives and ensuring clients have stable, high-performing leadership teams. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and serves clients throughout the United States.

Kelly Quilliam

The newly appointed founder of Alder Bowman's new medical technology consulting group. Quilliam has a record of success building commercial, technical, and executive teams for medical technology companies ranging from startups to global conglomerates.

David Williger

The president of Alder Bowman, who welcomed Quilliam to the team and stated that her medical technology expertise and West Coast presence complement the firm's healthcare advisory services.

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What they’re saying

“Healthcare as a multi-faceted industry and we now have the capabilities to serve the executive search needs of medical technology companies that enable hospitals to innovate and improve patient outcomes.”

— David Williger, President, Alder Bowman

“We're pleased to welcome Kelly to our team. Kelly's medical technology expertise, excellent client relationships, and West-Coast presence perfectly complement our team of healthcare advisors.”

— David Williger, President, Alder Bowman

The takeaway

Alder Bowman's expansion into the medical technology space reflects the growing importance of innovative technologies, including AI, software, and robotics, in the healthcare industry. By appointing an experienced leader like Kelly Quilliam to head this new practice, the firm is positioning itself to help medical technology companies attract the specialized talent they need to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.