BELGRADE, Mont., Oct. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: XTNT), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, today announced the appointment of Sean Browne as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. “Sean has an extensive track record of success as a […]
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Ozop Surgical Corp. Announces Addition of Spine Industry Veteran to Lead its Sales Team
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, Sept. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Ozop Surgical Corp. (OTCQB: OZSC), a provider of premium surgical devices in the rapidly growing field of minimally invasive spine surgery (“Ozop” or the “Company”), today announced that Nick Ansari has joined the senior management team as Executive Vice President of Sales […]
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 […]
Medtronic Announces Planned Leadership Succession
DUBLIN, Aug. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced that Omar Ishrak, Medtronic’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has announced his intention to retire as CEO on April 26, 2020, following the end of the company’s current fiscal year. As a result, the Medtronic Board of Directors announced key leadership appointments […]
Kevin T. Foley MD, Joins nView Medical as Board Director and Investor
SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) MAY 09, 2019–nView medical develops technology to provide 3D imaging in surgery. The company uses AI image creation algorithms that merge prior information with real-time data gathered during surgery to reduce imaging time and to minimize x-ray radiation. “Since we first met Dr. Foley we realized we shared the same passion […]
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 […]
Ryan J. Dickinson Named Vice President Of Sales And New Business Development For Camber Spine
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Camber Spine, a leading innovator in spine and medical technologies, today reported Ryan J. Dickinson named Vice President of Sales and New Business Development for Camber Spine. Camber Spine is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan J. Dickinson to the position of Vice President of Sales and New Business Development. Ryan […]
SeaSpine Appoints Kim Commins-Tzoumakas and Renee Gaeta to its Board of Directors
CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SPNE), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, announced today the appointment of Kim Commins-Tzoumakas and Renee Gaeta as members of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective February 19, 2019. The Company also announced that […]
NuVasive CEO J. Christopher Barry Announces New Organizational Structure And Leadership Team
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, today announced a new organizational structure and associated executive team that chief executive officer (CEO) J. Christopher (Chris) Barry has selected to lead the Company’s next phase of growth and innovation. Barry […]
Spineology Inc. Announces New Board Members
ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spineology Inc., the innovator in anatomy-conserving spine surgery, announced today the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, Bob Paulson and Phil Soran. Mr. Soran is a successful serial entrepreneur who has founded several technology companies and was inducted into the Minnesota Business Hall of Fame in 2016. He […]
NuVasive Names J. Christopher Barry To Succeed Gregory T. Lucier As Chief Executive Officer; Lucier To Remain Chairman Of The Board
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, today announced its Board of Directors has named J. Christopher Barry to succeed Gregory T. Lucier as chief executive officer (CEO) effective November 5, 2018. Mr. Barry will join the NuVasive Board of Directors; Mr. Lucier […]
Simplify Medical Appoints IP Attorney Veteran to VP, General Counsel
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Simplify Medical Pty Ltd, maker of the Simplify® cervical artificial disc, today announced that it has appointed Cindy Lynch to Vice President, General Counsel. Ms. Lynch has nearly 15 years of experience providing strategic legal and intellectual property advice to medical device startups. Ms. Lynch’s appointment comes […]
NuVasive Appoints Dale Wolf To Lead Ohio Manufacturing Facility
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced the appointment of Dale Wolf as vice president, Manufacturing, who will oversee the Company’s West Carrollton, Ohio manufacturing facility. Mr. Wolf will fill a newly created […]
Titan Spine Appoints Peter Wehrly to Board of Directors
MEQUON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Titan Spine, Inc., a medical device surface technology company focused on developing innovative spinal interbody fusion implants, today announced the appointment of Peter Wehrly to its Board of Directors. Mr. Wehrly’s appointment, effective July 9, 2018, provides the Company with extensive medtech market knowledge and experience as it continues to drive improved patient […]
ChoiceSpine™ Expands Its US Western Region Sales Team
KNOXVILLE, TENN. (PRWEB) JULY 18, 2018–ChoiceSpine LP, a privately-held spinal device manufacturer based in Knoxville, TN, announced the hiring of a Western Regional Sales Director and Clinical Sales Manager expanding its sales team and emphasizing its commitment to growth. The two new additions to the sales team are: Rajeev Shrikhande as Western Regional Sales Director; and […]
Titan Spine Appoints Brian Burke as Chief Operating Officer
MEQUON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Titan Spine, a medical device surface technology company focused on developing innovative spinal interbody fusion implants, today announced the appointment of Brian Burke as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his role, Mr. Burke will have broad cross-functional responsibility for the Company’s main business functions of sales, marketing, operations, hospital contracting, research and development, […]
SeaSpine Names Dennis L. Cirino Senior Vice President, Spinal Systems
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SPNE), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, today announced that it has appointed Dennis L. Cirino to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Spinal Systems, effective immediately. Mr. Cirino brings over 25 years […]
AxioMed Appoints Miok Hur, Formerly of LDR and Zimmer Biomet, as Director of Asian Markets
BOSTON (PRWEB) JULY 02, 2018–AxioMed announced the addition of experienced disc replacement professional Miok Hur. She has 20 years’ experience covering Asian medical markets and will lead the Asian market for AxioMed as Director of Asia, reporting to Chief Business Officer Ken Yamada. “Asian artificial disc replacement (ADR) is growing continuously,” attested Hur. “Medtronic and […]
Orthofix Realigns Business Unit Structure, Names Brad Niemann President of Global Orthofix Spine and Davide Bianchi President of Global Orthofix Extremities
LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix International N.V., (NASDAQ:OFIX), a global medical device company focused on musculoskeletal products and therapies, today announced the realignment of its strategic business units and the promotion of Brad Niemann to President of Global Orthofix Spine, which includes the BioStim, Spine Fixation, Spinal Kinetics and Biologics businesses. The Extremity Fixation business, which will […]
Zavation Medical Products Announces Brian K. Hutchison as Newest Member of its Board of Directors
JACKSON, Miss., June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Zavation Medical Products (“Zavation” or “the Company”), a LongueVue Capital Partners (“LVC”) portfolio company that designs and manufacturers high-quality spinal implants, instruments, and biologics, announced today that Brian K. Hutchison has joined its Board of Directors. Zavation Chairman and LVC Managing Partner Rick Rees stated, “My colleagues and I are excited to […]
Tyber Medical Promotes Gary Thomas To Chief Operating Officer And Adds Wesley Johnson As Executive Vice President Of Product Development
BETHLEHEM, Pa., June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Tyber Medical, LLC, a privately held company focusing on developing innovative medical devices for private label opportunities and advancing the science of bioengineered surfaces, announces the promotion of Gary Thomas to Chief Operating Officer and the addition of Wesley Johnson as Executive Vice President of Product Development. Gary Thomas has been with Tyber Medical since […]
Simplify Medical Expands Leadership Team
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Simplify Medical Pty Ltd, maker of the Simplify® cervical artificial disc, today announced that it has expanded its leadership team with the appointments of Brian Polonet as Vice President, Sales and Marketing and Kim Norton as Vice President, Reimbursement. Both appointments are effective immediately and together bring decades of […]
NuVasive Announces Key Finance Appointments
SAN DIEGO, June 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced the appointments of Lisa Pecora as vice president, Global Commercial Finance and Tristan Ribar as vice president, Corporate Finance and Treasury. In addition, Marc Rosenbaum is promoted to corporate controller. As the head of Global […]
Vertiflex Announces Appointments to Board of Directors, Ray Baker, MD, and Richard Mott
CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vertiflex, Inc., a leading innovator of advanced, minimally invasive interventions for spinal stenosis, today announced two new members of its Board of Directors, adding strong clinical and industry expertise to the company’s leadership team. Ray Baker, MD, brings extensive clinical experience to Vertiflex. He is currently chief medical officer at Relievant Medsystems, Inc. […]
Globus Medical Announces Appointment of Orthopedic Trauma Division’s Vice President of Sales
AUDUBON, Pa., May 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, today announced the appointment of Daniel Gregoris to Vice President of Sales for the company’s emerging Orthopedic Trauma division. Gregoris will be responsible for leading the growth and expansion of Globus Medical’s direct Trauma sales force and the […]