Medtronic adds inaugural chief technology and innovation officer

Medtech company Medtronic has appointed Ken Washington, PhD, as its inaugural chief technology and innovation officer.

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Dr. Washington will lead technology development and execution across robotics, consumer products, automotive and space. He will also become a member of the Medtronic executive committee. 

Dr. Washington joins Medtronic from Amazon, where he served as vice president and general manager of consumer robotics, according to a June 1 press release. 

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