ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CoreLink, LLC, a fast growing, vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of spinal implant systems, announced today the recent appointment of David Castleman to the newly created position of Vice President of Research and Development. “CoreLink draws on nearly half a century of surgical device manufacturing expertise. When combined with our robust internal capabilities, […]
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K2M Names Lane Major Chief Operating Officer
LEESBURG, Va., March 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTWO) (the “Company” or “K2M”), a global leader of complex spine and minimally invasive solutions focused on achieving three-dimensional Total Body Balance™, today announced the appointment of Lane Major as Chief Operating Officer, a new position within K2M, effective immediately. “On behalf of […]
Zimmer Biomet Appoints Coleman N. Lannum as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
WARSAW, Ind., March 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, today announced that Coleman (Cole) N. Lannum has been appointed Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, reporting directly to the Company’s President and CEO, Bryan C. Hanson. Mr. Lannum joins Zimmer Biomet with more than 15 years of Investor Relations […]
Orthofix Announces Appointment of John Sicard to Board of Directors
LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix International N.V., (NASDAQ:OFIX), a global medical device company focused on musculoskeletal healing products and value-added services, today announced that John Sicard has been named to its Board of Directors. Mr. Sicard’s appointment expands the Board to 9 directors, 8 of whom are independent directors. Sicard is currently the President and Chief Executive […]
Orthopaedic Industry Veteran Jeffrey R. Binder Joins Bill Petty, MD, as Co-Executive Chairman of Exactech
GAINESVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Exactech, a leading developer and producer of orthopaedic implant devices and surgical instrumentation for extremities and large joints, announced today the appointment of Jeffrey R. Binder who joins Bill Petty, MD as Co-Executive Chairman following the company’s recent go-private merger agreement with TPG Capital. Binder, 25-year veteran of the medical device and diagnostics […]
John DeFord To Join NuVasive Board Of Directors
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, announced the appointment of John A. DeFord, Ph.D. to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective upon the filing of the Company’s Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Dr. DeFord has […]
ChoiceSpine™ Announces Key Executive Leadership Changes
KNOXVILLE, TENN. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2018–ChoiceSpine LP, a privately-held spinal device manufacturer based in Knoxville, TN, today announced changes to strengthen its executive leadership team and continue driving the company’s industry-leading product portfolio and financial growth. The two leadership changes are: Stephen Ainsworth, PhD. promoted to Executive Vice President, Strategy and Technology; and Kurt Kessler […]
Spine Industry Veteran Paul Graveline Joins Spinal Elements
CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading spinal solutions provider Spinal Elements today announced that Paul Graveline has joined the company as its Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. In his new role, Mr. Graveline will have responsibility for all of the commercial efforts of Spinal Elements. “Paul is very well known in our industry and has a […]
ApiFix Ltd. Announces New Leadership
Misgav, Israel – 2 January 2018 –ApiFix Ltd. (“ApiFix”), a portfolio company of The Trendlines Group Ltd. (“Trendlines”) (SGX: 42T; OTCQX: TRNLY), announced the appointment of Ed Roschakas Chairman of the Board of ApiFix and Paul Mraz as President and CEO of ApiFix. ApiFix provides minimally invasive non-fusion solutions for the treatment of spinal scoliosis. […]
Zimmer Biomet Announces Appointment of Bryan C. Hanson as President and Chief Executive Officer
WARSAW, Ind., Dec. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, today announced that Bryan C. Hanson has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective today. Daniel P. Florin, who has served as Interim CEO since July 11, 2017, will continue in his […]
Spineology Announces Appointment of Mr. Richard Nigon as New Board of Directors Member
ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spineology Inc., the innovator in anatomy-conserving spine surgery, announced today the appointment of Mr. Richard J. Nigon to its board of directors effective immediately. This appointment expands Spineology’s board to five directors. “We are extremely pleased to have Dick join our board,” said John Booth, CEO of Spineology. “With more than 20 years […]
OrthoPediatrics Corp. Appoints Samuel D. Riccitelli to its Board of Directors
WARSAW, Ind., Dec. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics”) (NASDAQ:KIDS), a company exclusively focused on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, announced today the appointment of Samuel D. Riccitelli to its Board of Directors as an independent member, effective immediately. The appointment of Mr. Riccitelli brings the Company’s Board to 11 members. Mr. […]
NuVasive Appoints Experienced Spine Executive Michael Piccirillo To Lead New Global Surgeon Education Platform
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, announced today the expansion of its renowned surgeon education program into a Clinical Professional Development (CPD) global platform for surgeons that integrates surgical training with professional development. This new initiative […]
Spinal Elements Announces Headquarters And CEO Changes
MARIETTA, GA. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 28, 2017–Spinal Elements, Inc. today announced plans to move its global headquarters to its Carlsbad, California location. Concurrent with this move, Jason Blain, co-founder of Spinal Elements and currently its President and COO, will assume the role of President and CEO. This change is effective immediately. “I am excited by the […]
François-Henri Reynaud Appointed as Safe Orthopaedics’ Chief Financial Officer
ERAGNY-SUR-OISE, France– SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (Paris:SAFOR) (FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company offering innovative ranges of sterile implants combined with their single-use instruments for back surgery, today announces the appointment of François-Henri Reynaud as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. François-Henri has 13 years’ experience in finance. For five years, he was initially involved in financing innovative business companies in a […]
LinkSPINE Promotes Dennis Farrell to President and CEO
COLUMBIA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LinkSPINE™, a medical device company focused on the development of less invasive techniques for spine surgery, has promoted Dennis Farrell to President and Chief Executive Officer. Farrell has been with LinkSPINE since 2011, serving as President since 2015, and previously leading the company’s Sales, Marketing, and Product Development initiatives. “We are very pleased to announce the […]
Mazor Robotics Appoints Medical Device Industry Veteran Ron Tavlin as Vice President- Business Development
CAESAREA, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE: MZOR; NASDAQGM: MZOR), a pioneer and a leader in the field of surgical robotic guidance systems, announced the appointment of Ron A. Tavlin as Vice President, Business Development. In this newly created role, Mr. Tavlin will report directly to Ori Hadomi, Mazor’s Chief Executive Officer. “Last year, we began […]
K2M Group Holdings, Inc. President & Chief Executive Officer Eric Major Elected Chairman of the Board of Directors
LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTWO) (the “Company” or “K2M”), a global leader of complex spine and minimally invasive solutions focused on achieving three-dimensional Total Body Balance™, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Major has been elected Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Major […]
Alphatec Accelerates Business Transformation with Additional Spine-Experienced Leadership Appointments
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), a provider of innovative spine surgery solutions with a mission to improve patient lives through the relentless pursuit of superior outcomes, announced that Patrick Miles has been appointed as Executive Chairman and Quentin Blackford as a member of the Board, effective today. Miles […]
RTI Surgical® Continues to Augment Leadership Team to Accelerate its Strategic Direction
ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RTI Surgical Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq:RTIX), a leading global surgical implant company, announced today three new appointments to its senior leadership team to accelerate the Company’s strategic growth initiatives. They include Jonathon Singer, a member of RTI’s board of directors, as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, effective October 2, 2017. Outgoing CFO Robert Jordheim […]
Titan Spine Appoints Chad Kolean as Chief Financial 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 Chad Kolean as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his role, Kolean will oversee Titan’s Finance Team and work to build forward-looking financial preparedness as the Company continues to experience rapid […]
SpineGuard Announces 3 Promotions to Strengthen Its Organization
PARIS & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: SpineGuard (Paris:ALSGD) (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops, and markets disposable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, announced today three promotions to optimize its organization toward its goal of operational profitability by the end of 2018. Steve McAdoo : General Manager, USA Olivier Frézal : […]
Globus Medical Appoints David M. Demski as CEO
AUDUBON, Penn., Aug. 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, today announced that, the Board of Directors has named David M. Demski as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Demski will report to David C. Paul, the Company’s founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive […]
Cutting Edge Spine Appoints Luke Maher as Director U.S. Sales
WAXHAW, NC (PRWEB) AUGUST 22, 2017–Cutting Edge Spine, a technology-driven spinal device company focused on the development and distribution of highly differentiated spinal implant technologies, announced today the appointment of Luke Maher as Director U.S. Sales. Luke Maher brings 15 years of spinal device industry experience to directing Cutting Edge Spine’s national sales force, including […]
Medovex Corporation Appoints Gorlin Companies Managing Partner Jesse Crowne Director and Executive Co-Chairman of the Board
ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwired – Aug 21, 2017) – Medovex Corp. (NASDAQ: MDVX) (“Medovex” or the “Company”), the developer of the DenerveX™ System, a new and novel device designed for enduring relief of Facet Joint Syndrome related to back pain, today announced it has appointed Jesse Crowne as Director and Executive Co-Chairman of the Board. Jesse Crowne […]
NuVasive Appoints Rajesh J. Asarpota As Chief Financial Officer
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVA), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, announced today the appointment of Rajesh (Raj) J. Asarpota as the Company’s new executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective September 1, 2017. As a member of […]
Richard Grant joins Spinal Simplicity, LLC as an Advisor and to serve on the Board of Managers
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS (PRWEB) JULY 19, 2017–Spinal Simplicity, a medical device company developing innovative solutions to treat complex spinal and orthopedic problems, announces Richard Grant has agreed to serve as an Advisor and will join the Company’s Board of Managers. Richard Grant brings a wealth of experience to Spinal Simplicity as an accomplished medical device executive […]