Globus names ex-Boston Scientific CEO Tobin to board | Personnel Moves

Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED) said it named former Boston CEO James R. Tobin to its board.

As president & CEO of Boston Scientific from March 1999 to July 2009, Tobin oversaw the $26 million Guidant acquisition.

“We are excited to welcome Jim to our board of directors,” chairman & CEO David Paul said in prepared remarks. “Jim has developed extensive expertise in the medical technology industry, both domestically and internationally, over his career. We will greatly benefit from his management and operational experience as we continue to implement our strategic plan of introducing innovative products, expanding our domestic and international sales forces, and making focused acquisitions.”

“I am honored to join Globus Medical’s Board of Directors,” Tobin added. “Globus is a proven innovator in the musculoskeletal industry and has built an incredibly strong organization with industry leading profitability by focusing on the needs of its surgeon customers and their patients. I look forward to working with the other directors and the management team and contributing to the future direction and growth of this dynamic company.”

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