NuVasive announced changes to its leadership team.
The company's COO Keith Valentine will step down and leave NuVasive, effective April 30.
NuVasive's President of Global Products and Services Pat Miles will now serve as president and COO. In his new role, Mr. Miles will continue to be responsible for leadership and management of global products and services. In addition, he will take on NuVasive's operational duties.
Additionally, Matt Link, who is currently executive vice president of U.S. Sales, will serve as president of U.S. sales and services and will lead the expanded team.
"I am confident this strategic shift in the organizational alignment of our company will further our competitive positioning as an innovator and disruptor in the spine market, and I look forward to seeing enhanced efficiency in both the operational and the sales and services teams under the leadership of Pat and Matt," said Alex Lukianov, NuVasive's chairman and CEO.
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