Hinge Health Executive and Leadership Team

Lex Annison, the Chief Operating Officer at Hinge Health, directs the internal scaling of the digital musculoskeletal platform. Annison manages the operational infrastructure required to support AI-powered motion tracking and wearable device distribution across North American markets. By optimizing internal workflows, the Chief Operating Officer ensures that the care team of physical therapists and health coaches maintains high efficiency while delivering personalized member experiences. This leadership role involves streamlining the integration of software solutions into existing health systems to drive cost reductions for enterprise clients. Lex Annison monitors key performance indicators to guarantee that the platform addresses the full spectrum of MSK care, from acute injury to post-surgical rehabilitation. Through rigorous process management, the Chief Operating Officer maintains the scalability of the Hinge Health model, ensuring that automated care delivery remains consistent, effective, and accessible for every member regardless of location.

James Pursley, the President at Hinge Health, architects the overarching growth strategy and market expansion efforts. Pursley drives the commercial adoption of the MSK platform by demonstrating the value of automated care to large-scale health systems and enterprise clients. By identifying new market opportunities, the President ensures that the company maintains its position as a leader in digital health innovation. James Pursley oversees the alignment of sales, marketing, and product development to maximize the impact of the AI-powered care model. This leadership role involves fostering partnerships that expand the reach of the platform, ultimately reducing the reliance on traditional surgical interventions. Through strategic planning, the President secures the long-term financial stability of the organization while promoting the mission of accessible, personalized movement therapy. Pursley manages the external perception of the brand, ensuring that the value proposition of improved member outcomes and cost efficiency remains central to all business development activities.

Natalie Gardiner, the Chief of Staff at Hinge Health, coordinates cross-functional initiatives to align executive priorities with the company mission. Gardiner manages the strategic communication flow between the leadership team and the broader organization, ensuring that AI-driven care initiatives receive necessary resources. By facilitating high-level decision-making processes, the Chief of Staff enables the rapid deployment of new software features designed to improve member outcomes. Natalie Gardiner oversees the synchronization of internal departments to support the expansion of the MSK platform into diverse regional markets. This role involves translating complex business objectives into actionable tasks for the care team and engineering groups. Through meticulous project oversight, the Chief of Staff drives the organizational agility required to maintain a competitive edge in the digital health sector. Gardiner ensures that all internal efforts remain focused on the core goal of reducing surgery needs and promoting movement as a way of life.

Jeffrey Krauss, the Chief Medical Officer at Hinge Health, governs the clinical integrity of the AI-powered musculoskeletal platform. Krauss supervises the team of licensed physical therapists, physicians, and board-certified health coaches to ensure that every member receives evidence-based care. By integrating clinical expertise with proprietary motion tracking technology, the Chief Medical Officer validates the effectiveness of the exercise therapy sessions. Jeffrey Krauss leads the development of protocols for chronic pain management and post-surgical rehabilitation, ensuring that the platform consistently improves pain and function. This leadership role involves collaborating with the product team to refine AI algorithms, thereby enhancing the accuracy of remote monitoring. Through the oversight of clinical outcomes, the Chief Medical Officer drives the company's commitment to health equity, allowing members to engage in therapy from anywhere. Krauss maintains the highest standards of medical safety while scaling the delivery of automated care to a broad patient population.