Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced the appointment of Kristen Cardillo as Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer. Reporting to President and CEO Ivan Tornos, Ms. Kristen Cardillo will join the Company on March 10, 2025, to lead Zimmer Biomet’s global communications strategy, enhancing engagement with key stakeholders and amplifying the Company’s position as a leader in MedTech.
“Kristen’s expertise in shaping compelling corporate narratives and leading high-impact communications strategies will be invaluable as we continue driving Zimmer Biomet’s bold vision forward,” said Ivan Tornos, President and CEO, Zimmer Biomet. “Her leadership will help amplify our innovation story, strengthen engagement with key internal and external stakeholders, and further elevate our brand in the MedTech industry. I’m excited to welcome Kristen to the team and look forward to the contributions she will make.”
Ms. Cardillo joins Zimmer Biomet from life science tools company 10x Genomics, where she was Vice President of Corporate Communications. Previously she served as Vice President of Global Communications and Public Relations for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD). In this role, Ms. Cardillo played an integral part in advancing BD’s strategy, brand and culture through internal communications, public and media relations, social media and financial communications. Prior to BD, she held positions of increasing responsibility in internal and external communications with CareFusion and Cardinal Health.
Ms. Cardillo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications from Ohio University.
