LE LOCLE, SWITZERLAND (PRWEB) MAY 10, 2022–Leaders in medical device contract manufacturing, the Mediliant Group, has today announced Matt Burba as the company’s new CEO. Poised for continuous advancement, the new leadership role of Mr. Burba is an important factor in the Mediliant Group’s expansion. Matt Burba came to the Mediliant Group as the top candidate […]
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Zimmer Biomet Announces Key Additions to “NewCo” Leadership Team; Transaction to Form New Independent, Publicly Traded Company On Track
WARSAW, Ind., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced key appointments to the “NewCo” leadership team, including Richard J. Heppenstall as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, the Company announced ZimVie as the name for the planned spin-off company for the Spine and Dental businesses. […]
Olivier Balouka joins Spineart as Chief Administrative Officer
Spineart is pleased to announce the arrival of Olivier Balouka as Chief Administrative Officer,effective June 1st, 2021. He leads the Finance, Human Resources, Legal and IT departments.Olivier is a senior executive with extensive track record in the Medical and Pharmaceuticalindustry. Olivier notably held the position of General Manager and Group Chief Financial Officer withinActeon, a […]
KICVentures Group Appoints a Seasoned Vice President to Oversee Global Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Compliance
BOSTON (PRWEB) JUNE 26, 2021 KICVentures Group Inc., a Boston-based investment firm with a portfolio of leading healthcare technology companies focused on spine surgery, announced the appointment of John Sullivan to the position of Vice President of Global Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Compliance. John founded the quality and regulatory division during the early years when KICVentures […]
Dr. Timothy Deer joins PainTEQ Scientific Advisory Board
TAMPA, Fla., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Medical device innovator PainTEQ announced the appointment of Timothy Deer, MD, DABPM, to its Scientific Advisory Board. Deer is president and CEO of The Spine & Nerve Centers in Charleston, West Virginia. PainTEQ is the creator of LinQ (pronounced “link”), a minimally invasive therapy for sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction. With extensive experience in interventional pain management, […]
Zimmer Biomet Appoints Ellison M. Humphrey as Chief Transformation Officer
WARSAW, Ind., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, today announced that Ellison (Ellie) M. Humphrey has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Transformation Officer and will report directly to Bryan C. Hanson, President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Humphrey joins Zimmer Biomet from global […]
Matt Cronin Joins Spineology as Senior Vice President of Sales
ST. PAUL, Minn. (BUSINESS WIRE) – Spineology Inc., an innovator in anatomy-conserving surgery, announces spine industry sales and marketing leader Matt Cronin has joined the company as the Senior Vice President of Sales. Cronin has significant industry experience and was most recently the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Americas at joimax, where he […]
Stryker elects Giovanni Caforio to Board of Directors
Kalamazoo, Michigan, Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stryker (NYSE:SYK) announced today that Giovanni Caforio, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bristol Myers Squibb, has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2020. “Giovanni adds extensive experience to our board as both a physician and business leader,” said Kevin Lobo, Chairman and […]
SINTX Technologies Appoints Michael Marcroft as Vice President of Business Development
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SINTX Technologies, Inc. (www.SINTX.com) (NASDAQ: SINT), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ceramics company focused on silicon nitride and its applications, announced today that Michael Marcroft has been appointed Vice President of Business Development. In this role, Mr. Marcroft will lead business development initiatives within the medical […]
John Eekhof hired as Director of Marketing. Nexxt Spine announces leadership appointment to support continued growth
September 28, 2020- Noblesville, IN-Mr. Eekhof has joined Nexxt Spine as Director of Marketing with responsibility for market strategy, product management, strategic communications and immediately driving world class product launches stemming from several recent FDA 510 (k) clearances with many more in the pipeline. In this new role, Mr. Eekhof will also continue to help […]
Wishbone Medical Names Jodie N. Heggelund Global President of Spine & Biologics
WARSAW, Ind., Sept. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WishBone Medical, Inc., a leader in pediatric orthopedic medical devices, announced this morning that Jodie N. Heggelund will serve as the company’s Global President of Spine & Biologics, effective immediately. Building on recent acquisitions, WishBone is positioned to transform pediatric spine surgery with a platform of anatomically appropriate […]
Surgalign Names Douglas S. Bireley, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Research & Development
DEERFIELD, Ill., Aug. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surgalign Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRGA), a leading global pure-play spine company focused on advancing spine surgery and improving patient outcomes, today announced the appointment of Douglas S. Bireley as Executive Vice President, Marketing and Research & Development, effective August 17, 2020. Bireley joins Surgalign with over 20 […]
Centinel Spine Announces Varun Gandhi as Chief Financial Officer
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine®, LLC, the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction, today announced Varun Gandhi as Chief Financial Officer effective August 17, 2020. Mr. Gandhi succeeds Jeff Stello of Charlestown Capital Partners, who had served as interim CFO since late 2019. Varun Gandhi was most recently Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and […]
Eric Blossey Tabbed As New SpineEX CEO
SpineEX is pleased to announce today that Eric Blossey has taken over as its new Chief Executive Officer. Eric’s veteran experience within the spine market, his continued passion for the business, and strategic direction is the momentum we look to build on moving forward. Congratulations and very well deserved Eric Blossey! About SpineEX SpineEX, Inc. is […]
Michael Enxing joins PainTEQ Board of Directors
TAMPA, Fla., July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — PainTEQ, a leading medical device innovator, announced the appointment of Michael Enxing, Chief Commercial Officer of Boston Scientific Corporation, Neuromodulation Division. PainTEQ is the creator of LinQ (pronounced “link”), a minimally invasive therapy for SI joint dysfunction. With nearly three decades of executive experience, Enxing provides commercial know-how and strategic insight for medical device businesses. Most recently, […]
Aurora Spine Announces New Chief Financial Officer
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced the promotion of Chad Clouse to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 2, 2020. Mr. Clouse graduated from Pennsylvania State University and is a veteran of the United States Army, having served with […]
RTI Surgical Holdings, Inc.® Bolsters Spine Business with Key Senior Leadership Appointments
DEERFIELD, Ill., June 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RTI Surgical Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RTIX), a global surgical implant company, today announced two senior leadership appointments to support its transition to a pure-play global spine company. Scott Durall will join RTI as Chief Commercial Officer, and Bryan Cornwall will join RTI as Executive Vice President, Research […]
Dymicron™ Expands Leadership Team, Adds Significant Experience of Industry Veterans Ted Bird and Eric Lange
With 50+ years of combined spine industry and clinical experience, Bird and Lange will drive development and commercialization of the company’s next-generation cervical disc replacement system OREM, Utah, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Dymicron, a privately held medical device company developing the next-generation Triadyme-C™ artificial cervical disc, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointments of Ted Bird as Executive […]
KICVentures Appoints Ken Yamada as President & CEO of AxioMed
BOSTON (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020–AxioMed, LLC is dedicated to advance the standard of care for patients with degenerative spine conditions by progressing spine technology beyond fusion and first generation artificial discs and has announced Ken Yamada as its President and Chief Executive Officer succeeding Kingsley Chin, MD., who is stepping down to focus on further expanding […]
KICVentures Appoints Jake Lubinski as CEO of NanoFUSE Biologics
BOSTON (PRWEB) MARCH 19, 2020 NanoFUSE Biologics, LLC, the only biologics company with a bioactive glass FDA-cleared to be combined with DBM, announced it has chosen Jake Lubinski, the current President of NanoFUSE Biologics, LLC and President of Commercialization and Acquisition of parent company KICVentures, LLC, as its new CEO effective March 16th 2019. In January […]
Centinel Spine Announces Steven F. Murray as CEO
New York, NY, March 16, 2020 – Centinel Spine®, LLC, the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction, today announced Steven F. Murray as CEO effective March 16, 2020, succeeding the current Chairman & CEO John J. Viscogliosi, who is stepping down effective immediately to focus his efforts on further expanding Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC’s […]
SINTX Technologies Announces Appointment of Mark I. Froimson, M.D., to Its Board of Directors
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, March 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SINTX Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SINT) (“SINTX” or the “Company”), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ceramics company focused on silicon nitride applications, today announced the appointment of Mark I. Froimson, M.D. to its board of directors. Dr. Froimson is currently a Principal at Riverside Health Advisors, […]
Spineart announces executive appointment.Alex Moussa joins Spineart as Chief Operating Officer
Spineart is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Alex Moussa as Chief Operating Officer, effective November 11th, 2019. Alex is a senior Executive Leader in the Medical devices industry, with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a track record of success in building new business ventures, accelerating growth and in reinvigorating mature businesses. Alex […]
Diener Implants appoints René Pröll as Managing Director
TUTTLINGEN, GERMANY (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 03, 2019–DIENER IMPLANTS GmbH, a contract manufacturer for medical devices, appointed René Pröll as Managing Director of the company. He joins Diener Implants after almost 15 years at Paradigm Spine, a medical device company specialized in motion preserving spinal implants that has been acquired by RTI Surgical Holdings, Inc. earlier this […]
Stryker announces new Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Kalamazoo, Michigan, March 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stryker (NYSE:SYK) announced today that Rob Fletcher will be joining the company as Vice President, Chief Legal Officer effective April 22, 2019. Mike Hutchinson will be transitioning from his current role to serve as Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer through May 2020. Mr. Hutchinson has most recently served […]
Centinel Spine Appoints Dirk M. Kuyper and Gregory Rainey to its Board of Directors
NEW YORK, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine®, LLC, the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction, today announced the appointment of Dirk M. Kuyper and Gregory Rainey as members of the Company’s Board of Directors. “I am thrilled to welcome both Dirk and Gregory to the Centinel board,” says Centinel Spine Chairman & CEO, John Viscogliosi. “Both individuals bring […]
RTI Surgical® Announces Appointment of Jeffrey C. Lightcap to Board of Directors
DEERFIELD, Ill., March 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RTI Surgical Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RTIX), a global surgical implant company, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey C. Lightcap to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Lightcap has significant experience in helping drive growth in medical technology companies. He is currently a Senior Managing Director at HealthCor Partners Management, L.P., a growth equity investor focused […]