Management Team
Robert M. HayesChief Executive Officer and Director
Robert M. Hayes has been the Chief Executive Officer and director for Sharps Technology since September 2021. Before joining the Company, he served as Senior Director of Product Management and Innovation and other roles with Gerresheimer Pharmaceutical Glass from 2010 to 2021 where he led commercial sales and strategic partnerships with top global healthcare companies. He has over 25 years’ experience in the healthcare, medical device, and pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Mr. Hayes received his Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Toledo.
Andrew R. CrescenzoChief Financial Officer
Andrew R. Crescenzo, CPA has been Chief Financial Officer for Sharps Technology since May 2019 under a consulting agreement with CFO Consulting Partners LLP through September 30, 2022, and as an employee since October 1, 2022. Before joining the company, Mr. Crescenzo served in various finance roles from 2006 to 2019 in biotech, manufacturing and distribution. These roles included CFO of United Metro Energy from 2014 to 2016 and Senior VP of Finance of Enzo Biochem (NYSE:ENZ) from 2006 to 2014. Prior to 2006, he was an Executive Director from 2002 to 2006 and a Senior Manager from 1997 to 2002 at Grant Thornton LLP. Mr. Crescenzo is a Certified Public Accountant and received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Adelphi University.
Zoltan FarkasGeneral Manager, SafeGard Medical
Over 25 years experience in progressive technical leadership positions with manufacturing companies in the automotive, electrical device, and medical device industries.
Ben ScheuVice President of Sales
Over 30 years experience, including executive leadership positions, in prominent healthcare companies. Served as President and CEO of Centor Inc., a pharmaceutical packaging manufacturer, and as COO of The Waddington Group, a division of Newell.
Braden MillerVice President of Product and Program Development
Over 15 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry in engineering and management roles with branded and generic drug manufacture. Former Sr. Manager with Gerresheimer focused on developing and commercializing parenteral container and delivery systems, and sterilization operations.
Frank ParradoCorporate Controller
Over 20 years experience in financial management with public and private firms in the transportation, insurance, consulting, and medical industries, including both a start-up and a Fortune 50 company.
Filippo FilippiTechnical Consultant
Over 35 years experience in manufacturing and supplying safety syringe technology to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. He has designed syringes and has built and managed syringe factories on several continents. Former General Manager of the Sharps facility in Hungary for more than 20 years.