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Zimmer Biomet appoints new group president, orthopedics
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Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced the appointment of Ivan Tornos, as group president, orthopedics. In the newly created position, Tornos will be responsible for increased innovation, implementation and execution of the orthopedics group, which will include large joint, sports, extremities and trauma businesses as well as the Americas region.
“Ivan is a great addition to our leadership team, bringing deep medical technology expertise and a strong history of successfully managing complex businesses across several continents,” Bryan Hanson, president and CEO of Zimmer Biomet, said in a company press release. “Ivan’s exceptional track record of executing on commercial strategies and driving growth and profitability will be critical to Zimmer Biomet as we continue our focus on achieving sustained performance in the business.”
Tornos was previously worldwide president for urology/medical and critical care at Becton, Dickinson and Company. Prior to that position, he was president, Europe, Middle East and Africa regions for C.R. Bard. He also served as vice president and general manager of the Americas Pharmaceutical and Medical/Imaging Segments of Covidien International, as international vice president, business development and strategy with Baxter International Inc. and in positions of increasing responsibility with Johnson & Johnson.