Zimmer Names New Head Of Reconstructive Devices Unit
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Warsaw-based orthopedic device maker Zimmer Holdings Inc. Monday appointed a health care executive to head the company's reconstructive business.
Jeffery A. McCaulley has joined as president of Zimmer's reconstructive unit.
He will have the responsibility for the company's activities in the reconstructive devices market, including global marketing and American sales.McCaulley will report to David Dvorak, Zimmer Holdings president and chief executive officer.
"Jeff has a tremendous background from a variety of health care settings and has established an outstanding record for building businesses," Dvorak said in a press release.
"The reconstructive category represents the great majority of our annual revenues and the market is expected to remain a growth opportunity given the aging of the population and other societal factors," Dvorak said.
Dvorak said the company is excited to have McCaulley apply his skills and experiences to its effort to build momentum and long-term leadership in reconstructive devices.
McCaulley most recently served as president and chief executive officer of the health division of Wolters Kluwer, the leading provider of scientific information and workflow solutions for healthcare professionals, providers, payors and the pharmaceutical industry.
Prior to joining Wolters Kluwer in 2004, he served three years as vice president and general manager of the diabetes division of Medtronic Inc.
He began his medical devices career in 1989 with General Electric Medical Systems, where he held positions of increasing responsibility in sales, marketing and general management, last serving as president and CEO of GE Clinical Services.
A graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, he also holds a master's of business administration degree from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbillt University.
"I'm looking forward to being a part of the Zimmer team and building on the company's historic strengths in the reconstructive market," McCaulley said in a press release.
"I regard this as an excellent opportunity to help Zimmer reassert itself and build for sustainable growth. Zimmer has tremendous assets, great people and a legendary sales force and advanced technologies that can be leveraged for real competitive advantage," McCaulley said.
