JOHN HALL

Executive Vice President, Global Research & Development

John Hall joined Merit Medical in 2011 and became Executive Vice President of Global R&D in 2025, leading the company’s global innovation efforts and business strategy.

John Hall was promoted Executive Vice President, Global Research & Development, in 2025 after nearly 15 years of progressive leadership positions at Merit Medical Systems. With more than two decades of experience in medical device research and development, he leads Merit’s global R&D organization, aligning cross-functional innovation efforts with overall business strategy.

He has been instrumental in building and scaling Merit’s R&D teams, strengthening portfolio governance, and partnering with executive leadership on enterprise R&D strategy, acquisitions, and advanced technology expansion.

Hall holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah. He is credited as inventor on numerous U.S. and foreign patents and has contributed to peer-reviewed, technical publications related to medical device research and applied engineering.