Meet Richard Duke:
Founder of DukeMed | 20+ years in MedTech search | Orthopaedics, surgical devices, and commercial leadership hiring.
From Volume Hires to Search Lead
I didn't step into recruitment with a grand vision—I learned through 24 years on the search front lines.
After building out medical device divisions in major global firms and local distribution networks, I realised that the consequences & cost of a wrong hire have become too high for legacy hiring methods.
I saw a process where 'fast fingers' relied on luck, while true search required 100% transparency.
The Pivot
DukeMed was born from a desire to slow "unfit for purpose" hiring decisions down to get them right by understanding the why.
Real change requires a reset.
Following a multi-day high altitude MTB race in the Andes and a 70-day journey through Australia's Top End, I reframed and evolved my past mindset first then approach.
We prioritise diagnostic clarity, market transparency, and the confidence that comes from a search done right. I evolved the DukeMed playbook to serve leaders who need more than just CVs.
Today, I partner exclusively with MedTech leaders who value precision over speed.
We don’t just fill roles; we structure outcomes deliberately.