Former Medtronic CEO Winston Wallin Dies

Former Medtronic chairman and CEO Winston Wallin died yesterday, according to a company news release.

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Mr. Wallin joined the Medtronic board of directors in 1978 and later became CEO. During his time as CEO, Medtronic experienced significant growth and acquired nearly a dozen medical technology companies.

Mr. Wallin retired from Medtronic in 1991. He has since founded Wallin Education Partners, a partner to the Medtronic Foundation’s Scholars program that has awarded more than $25 million to high-potential students in the Minneapolis area.

Read the Medtronic release about Winston Wallin.

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