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EXECUTIVES
The medical device news magazine is the latest source for industry scoop. In this article, we take a look at which executives are on the move.
As the medical device industry rapidly expands, so does the need for executive leadership. Recently, several top executives have made moves within the industry. Some have taken new positions at other companies, while others have started their own businesses. Here’s a look at who’s been making headlines lately.
Frank Scholz PhD Is Promoted to President and COO at NorthStar Medical Technologies
Frank Scholz PhD will continue to report to Chief Executive Officer Stephen Merrick.
Avenda Health Adds Tech Luminary to Board of Directors and Expands Leadership Team
“We’re thrilled to have Dr. Sugar on our team, and his experience at the intersection of healthcare and technology will be invaluable in our pursuit to provide better care for the millions of men with prostate cancer,” said Shyam Natarajan, co-founder and CEO of Avenda Health.
John Lipman, Medtech Industry Veteran Is Appointed CEO at Bodyport
John Lipman joins Bodyport with more than 25 years of leadership experience, including developing and leading pre-launch and commercial companies across the medical device industry.
Accelus Announces Sales Leadership Appointments, Establishes U.S. East and West Sales Leaders
Accelus is committed to accelerating minimally invasive spine surgery through its enabling technology with broad accessibility to previously underserved markets. Established in 2021 through the combination of Integrity Implants and Fusion Robotics, the company is focused on providing its proprietary Adaptive Geometry™ technology with pragmatic and economical navigation and robotic solutions with broad clinical use in spine surgery.
Lumicell Appoints Brent Palmisano Chief Commercial Officer, Builds Commercial Team
“Brent and Lauren’s experience in launching women’s health and medical device technologies will be instrumental as we focus on bringing our innovative Lumicell DVS to market,” said Kevin Hershberger, president and chief executive officer of Lumicell.
Element Materials Technology Bolsters European Medical Technologies Team
Element Materials Technology has appointed Dr Michael Kipping as Director of Medical Technologies for Europe, and Nicole Small as Senior Manager of the Medical Technology team.
Dr Waleed Brinjikj Joins MIVI Neuroscience as Medical Director
Dr Waleed Brinjikj is an internationally respected interventional neuroradiologist based in Rochester, Minn and extensively involved in stroke and neuroendovascular research.
Dr Ashwini Sharan Joins Medtronic Neuromodulation Operating Unit As CMO
Dr Ashwini Sharan has 25 years of experience and is one of the top neurosurgeons in the United States.
Liz Coddington Appointed CFO of Peloton
Liz Coddington brings more than 20 years of experience in financial planning and analysis and operational finance
