Wright Medical Group has named Robert J. Palmisano president and CEO, according to a Wright Medical Group news release.
The interim president and CEO, David D. Stevens, will remain chairman of the Board. Mr. Palmisano most recently served as president and CEO of ev3, a global endovascular device company, where he was able to triple the company's market capitalization during his two-year tenure.
The company's compensation committee of its board of directors has approved a stock option in addition to regular compensation to Mr. Palmisano.
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The company's compensation committee of its board of directors has approved a stock option in addition to regular compensation to Mr. Palmisano.
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