Fred L. Hite serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at OrthoPediatrics Corp., a leading global provider of orthopedic implants and devices for children. With over 25 years of experience in finance and operations, Hite joined the company in 2015 as CFO and was promoted to COO in 2020, overseeing financial strategy, operational efficiency, supply chain management, and corporate development. Under his leadership, OrthoPediatrics has expanded its product portfolio through strategic acquisitions and achieved significant revenue growth, solidifying its position in the pediatric orthopedics market. Prior to OrthoPediatrics, Hite held the role of Senior Vice President and CFO at Steelcase Inc., a Fortune 500 office furniture manufacturer, from 2009 to 2015, where he managed global financial operations, investor relations, and treasury functions during a period of economic recovery and international expansion. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President of Finance at Herman Miller Inc., contributing to financial planning and analysis, and began his professional journey as an audit manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, honing his expertise in public accounting and compliance. Hite's notable achievements include guiding OrthoPediatrics through its successful initial public offering in 2017 on the NASDAQ exchange and subsequent follow-on offerings, which fueled organic growth and over a dozen acquisitions. His strategic oversight has optimized the company's cost structure, enhanced profitability, and supported innovation in pediatric-specific solutions, earning him recognition for driving sustainable value in a niche medical device sector.