The De Angelis Group
Founded in 2000.
Focused on One Industry.
Founded in 2000 with one thing in mind: driving enterprise value for small to mid-sized Musculoskeletal companies.
The De Angelis Group works with many of the most innovative and exciting companies in the industry. Our search consultants help you identify the ideal candidate profile and create a winning strategy to onboard the highest caliber possible.
We only engage top talent through our vast and qualitative Musculoskeletal Executive network. Our clients range from Venture Capital firms and Private Equity firms to Boards of Directors with MSK start-up companies — all with one thing in mind: "Driving Enterprise Value."
The People Behind the Process
Drue De Angelis
Founder, Managing Partner
Drue founded The De Angelis Group in 2000 with a singular focus: driving enterprise value for small to mid-sized musculoskeletal companies. Over the past 25+ years, he has built one of the most trusted and extensive executive networks in the orthopedic and spine implant industry.
His clients range from venture capital and private equity firms to boards of directors at musculoskeletal startups — all united by the goal of placing transformational leaders who move the needle. Drue's reputation for integrity, thoroughness, and long-term thinking has made the firm the retained search partner of choice across the MSK space.
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TJ Halvorson
Vice President
TJ is an orthopedic growth partner who brings deep commercial and strategic expertise to every search engagement. With a background spanning executive search, clinical content, and industry storytelling, he has a nuanced understanding of what makes MSK leaders truly effective.
Working alongside Drue, TJ ensures that every candidate presented meets the firm's exacting standards for commercial acumen, cultural alignment, and long-term organizational fit. He also serves as Vice President of Strategy at Orthopedics This Week, amplifying the reach and credibility of the firms he serves.
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A Comprehensive Approach to Growth
We understand that building a successful musculoskeletal company requires more than just great talent. It demands a comprehensive approach to growth. That's why The De Angelis Group has built an integrated ecosystem designed to help companies navigate the common pitfalls of scaling.
Through our integrated ecosystem — spanning executive search, career development, strategic capital, and market credibility — we provide orthopedic companies with everything they need to build winning teams and scale with confidence. This ecosystem approach means our clients don't just get a recruiter — they get a strategic partner invested in their long-term success.
The De Angelis Group
Building exceptional leadership teams through retained executive search.
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For ambitious MSK professionals who wish to develop intentionally to prepare for their next step in their career.
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