Team

Our Executive Team

At HCG, we take pride in designing, manufacturing and supplying quality components and solutions to the healthcare industry. Making our customers the focal point of every decision we make is the cornerstone of our success.

The executive team brings decades of experience leading highly successful companies within the industry. Each member brings insight and unparalleled expertise offering a vast array of valuable business and technical skill to the company. Together with this team, our worldwide in-house resources and talented employees are the reasons why HCG is a global leader in the healthcare industry.

Peter Cholakov

President, Europe

Peter Cholakov

President, Europe

Peter began his career with OPTIX , a leading manufacturer of optical parts and systems, as the Key Account Manager in 2004, while concurrently completing his two Master's degrees in Production Management and Industrial Engineering. From 2007 to 2017, Peter supported OPTIX as Director of Business Development and Sales and Marketing Manager.

Since 2017, Peter served as the President of MicroOptics Europe. With over two decades of experience in business development, global marketing, and optical industry knowledge, Peter is integral to HCG as President of Operations in Europe and abroad.

Peter has a BA and MA in Industrial Engineering at TU Sofia, Bulgaria, and a second MA in Production Management from KITA & JITA Japan.

John Straetker

Chief Financial Officer

John Straetker

Chief Financial Officer

John’s experience spans more than 30 years in finance, operations, and engineering leadership roles across world-class organizations. Most recently, as CFO of Paulo Products Company, John played an instrumental role driving significant profitable growth and ultimately selling the business to Aalberts, a Dutch multi-national strategic corporation. Prior to that, he held senior financial leadership roles as Group Vice President, Finance for Nortek’s Residential HVAC division, Global Operations Finance Director at Ingersoll Rand and multiple leadership roles in Brand and Operations Finance at Procter & Gamble in the Health and Beauty, Paper Products and Corporate divisions.

He began his career as an electrical engineer at Deere & Company, designing and developing advanced control systems for agricultural vehicles. He earned an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University.

Marcus Rosenberg

Executive Vice President, Business Development

Marcus Rosenberg

Executive Vice President, Business Development

Marcus began his career in Operations, Production Management, and Sales; these earlier experiences with Cenveo in the late 1990s provided foundational knowledge of the growing global supply chain. Marcus took these skills with him to his next role in 2004, as Business Manager with Endoscopy Development Company, the world's first precision manufacturer of flexible and rigid endoscopy replacement parts.

Over the years, Marcus has continued to apply his expertise as President of EDC, providing premier services across the globe. As EDC enters this new era, as a company in the newly formed HCG, Marcus will continue as President of Operations in the Americas.

Marcus has a BA in Communication from Truman State University.

Benze Daniel

Senior Vice President, Manufacturing & Operations

Benze Daniel

Senior Vice President, Manufacturing & Operations

Benze Daniel joins HCG as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing & Operations with more than 20 years of global leadership experience across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, and operational excellence within the medical device and life sciences industries. He has led complex, multi-site manufacturing networks and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on building scalable, high-performance operating platforms, improving service levels, strengthening quality and regulatory compliance, and cost competitiveness.

Benze holds an Executive MBA, has completed executive leadership programs at Harvard Business School, and advanced executive education in AI-enabled supply chain management through Yale School of Management. He is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Stiliyan Kolev

Vice President of Finance, Europe

Stiliyan Kolev

Vice President of Finance, Europe

Stiliyan is a finance professional with more than 25 years of experience in financial management, corporate governance, and strategic business development. He has held multiple managerial roles spanning financial controlling, budgeting, reporting, and IT, consistently achieving strong results through effective leadership and organizational development. His academic foundation in Corporate Finance and Banking supports his deep interest in financial markets, equity valuation, and risk management.

Since 2018, Stiliyan has been part of Micro Optics Europe, a Healthcare Components Group Company, and currently serves as Vice President Finance Europe, where he leads the company’s regional financial strategy, oversees operational finance, and drives long-term business growth across the European market.

He holds an MS in Finance from the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics in Svishtov.

Doug Katz

Vice President of Sales

Doug Katz

Vice President of Sales

Doug Katz joins HCG with more than 30 years of experience as a Vice President of Sales within the healthcare industry leading large, regional, and national sales teams in sales, operations, and customer service. It is with his vast experience that Doug joins the HCG team ready to make a positive impact across all the departments he will oversee.

Doug holds hold a Bachelor of Political Science and Government degree from the University of Delaware.

Mike Cameron

Vice President of Human Resources

Mike Cameron

Vice President of Human Resources

Mike Cameron is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources at Healthcare Components Group (HCG) and supports a growing and high-performing team of HCG colleagues. Over the past two decades, Mike has led various facets of Human Resource organizations across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, medical device/technology, and software.

Mike is passionate about leading HR organizations that leverage the human potential of their employees and data from both the business and its teams. He believes that the combination of potential and data has the power to enable meaningful performance and development experiences. Prior to joining HCG, Mike held senior HR roles at Momentus Technologies, Aspect Software, and Medtronic Advanced Energy, among others.

Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University. In his personal time, Mike enjoys the role of taxi driver for his three musician and dancer daughters.

Jeff Bower

Senior Director, Supply Chain

Jeff Bower

Senior Director, Supply Chain

Senior operations and supply chain executive with over 25 years of global experience in manufacturing, sourcing, and financial leadership within regulated healthcare environments. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, strengthening performance, and leading complex, cross-functional initiatives across international markets. Recognized for a strategic, results-oriented approach to improving efficiency, building high-performing teams, and delivering sustainable business outcomes. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Management from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.