Cutera, Inc., a leading provider of aesthetic and dermatology solutions, has appointed Stephana Patton, Ph.D., J.D., as its Chief Legal Officer. The appointment is set to take effect on November 13, 2023. In her new role, Dr. Patton will report directly to Taylor Harris, the Chief Executive Officer of Cutera, and will be responsible for leading the legal, compliance, intellectual property, and human resources functions of the company.
Dr. Patton brings with her over two decades of legal experience, with a focus on the life sciences industry. She has worked both in private practice and as in-house counsel for various companies. Her extensive expertise will be a valuable asset to Cutera as it continues to thrive in the aesthetics industry.
Taylor Harris expressed his enthusiasm regarding Dr. Patton’s appointment, stating, I am thrilled to welcome Stephana to the Cutera team. Stephana has built a tremendous foundation of experience in the life science industry, including as general counsel for three publicly traded companies, which will serve our company well. In addition, she embodies the core values that our team has committed to as we lead Cutera into the next era.
Dr. Patton also shared her excitement about joining Cutera and contributing to the company’s growth and success. She said, Cutera has a well-established leadership position in the aesthetics industry, and I’m excited to be part of the team that builds upon that legacy, with a focus on operational excellence in all areas, unparalleled support of our customers, and growth of the AviClear franchise.
Dr. Stephana Patton holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Erskine College, a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Cell and Developmental Biology from Emory University, and a J.D. from Boston University School of Law. Her impressive background includes serving as Chief Legal Officer at InterVenn Biosciences and holding various legal and compliance positions at Eiger Biopharmaceuticals, BioTime, Inc., BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc., and Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Cutera, Inc. is a renowned provider of aesthetic and dermatology solutions for medical practitioners worldwide. The company has been developing innovative products since 1998, aimed at enabling practitioners to offer safe and effective treatments to their patients.
With the appointment of Dr. Stephana Patton as Chief Legal Officer, Cutera is poised to further strengthen its position in the industry and continue its commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and support to its customers.