10 Orthopedic & Spine Device Company Leadership Moves

Here are 10 leaders recently joining or leaving orthopedic device companies.

Advertisement
Laura Dyrda


Sign up for our FREE Orthopedic E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox!

1. Alphatec Spine named Mark Francois senior director of investor relations.

2. Amedica named Eric Olson president and CEO of the company.

3. Ascendx Spine elected Magnus Persson, MD, to its Board of Directors.

4. InVivo hired former Stryker leader Brian Hess as director of product management and development.

5. Andrew Cappuccino, MD, was named chairman of the board for Lanx. Five additional board members were also recently named: Massimo Balsano, MD, Richard Fessler, MD, Andrew Freese, MD, Jeffrey Oppenheim, MD, Vikas Patel, MD.

6. Small Bone Innovations named former Orthofix division president Michael Simpson as President and CEO.

7. SpineSmith named Matthew Murphy a senior scientist.

8. Stryker president and CEO Stephen MacMillian resigned his post for family reasons.

9. Curt Hartman, vice president and CFO of Stryker, recently assumed the role of interim CEO.

10. Wright Medical Group named Daniel Garen senior vice president and COO.

At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Released OR time is leaving capacity — and revenue — on the table

Recommended Live Webinar on Jul 22, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Advertisement

Next Up in Spinal Tech

Advertisement

Comments are closed.