Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) announced that it named Lisa Blair Davis as its new SVP and chief human resources officer. She joins the automated insulin delivery technology maker from Johnson & Johnson. There, she most recently served as VP of global human resources for Johnson & Johnson MedTech. SVP and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Trang Ly, spoke […]
Personnel Moves
Medtronic Diabetes names CFO with consumer experience ahead of separation
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it appointed Chad Spooner as CFO of MiniMed in advance of its intended separation. Effective July 14, Spooner takes responsibility for overseeing the finance function for Medtronic Diabetes/MiniMed. His role includes supporting initiatives aimed at accelerating profitable growth and delivering shareholder value as the unit prepares to become independent. The […]
Modular Medical adds insulin delivery tech veteran to board
Modular Medical (Nasdaq:MODD) announced that it appointed industry veteran Jeff Goldberg to its board of directors. Goldberg brings decades of experience in healthcare, life sciences and medical device leadership. His track record includes taking part in the development of generic insulin. Goldberg also began his work in medtech alongside MiniMed founder Alfred E. Mann. “We are […]
Glooko adds chief strategy officer to chief medical officer’s title
Glooko announced today that it expanded the position of Dr. Mark Clements to make him its chief medical and strategy officer. Clements became the Palo Alto, California-based diabetes management company’s fractional chief medical officer in 2016. He now steps into an expanded, full-time role designed to integrate Glooko’s clinical vision, product roadmap and data solutions. […]
Dexcom promotes Jake Leach to president role
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced today that it promoted Jake Leach to the role of president, in addition to his post as COO. Leach originally took over as COO in 2022. He previously served as chief technology officer (CTO), starting in 2018. In that role, he led the company’s research, product development, product management and engineering departments. […]
Medtronic Diabetes adds former Moderna exec as chief marketing officer
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it appointed Kate Cronin as the new chief marketing officer for its Diabetes unit. Cronin previously served as chief brand & corporate affairs officer at Moderna. Medtronic says she brings experience in global brand strategy, consumer marketing, corporate communications, public affairs and employee engagement. This marks yet another significant leadership move […]
Ashley McEvoy named president and CEO at Insulet
Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) announced today that its board of directors appointed Ashley McEvoy as president and CEO, effective immediately. McEvoy, a longtime Johnson & Johnson MedTech executive, also joins the company’s board. She succeeds Jim Hollingshead in the corner office of the Acton, Massachusetts-based automated insulin delivery technology developer. Hollingshead agreed with Insulet’s board that his […]
Medtronic has a new leader in its Diabetes unit
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) has appointed a former Dexcom leader as the new head of Americas for its Diabetes business unit. On LinkedIn, Laura Endres said in a post that last week was her first with the medtech giant’s Diabetes unit. She spent more than a decade at continuous glucose monitor (CGM) maker Dexcom, bringing significant diabetes […]
Dexcom picks longtime Masimo exec as next CCO
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced today that it appointed Jon Coleman as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). Coleman assumes responsibility for Dexcom’s global commercial organization, including global sales, marketing and customer experience. He takes over for Teri Lawver, who in October announced her plans to retire as CCO of the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) maker. At […]
Insulet CTO Mark Field departs for new opportunities
Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) announced today that SVP and Chief Technology Officer Mark Field is departing the company. Field left the automated insulin delivery technology developer to pursue other opportunities, effective March 14, according to an SEC filing. As the company searches for Field’s successor, it tapped Amit Guliani to hold the post of interim CTO, effective […]