| Geoffrey Straub Martha |
Geoffrey Straub Martha is currently the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Medtronic, Inc., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Medtronic of Canada Ltd., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Medtronic France SAS, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Medtronic Plc. He is also a Director at Medtronic Communities Foundation, Children's HeartLink, Inc., and Northside Achievement Zone. Additionally, he is a Member of The Business Roundtable. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer at Medina Medical, Inc., Non-Executive Director at LifeTech Scientific Corp., Managing Director-Business Development at GE Healthcare, Inc., Vice President-Business Development at Potomac Federal, Senior Vice President-Business Development at GE Capital Vendor Financial Services, and General Manager at Colonial Pacific Leasing Corp. Mr. Martha completed his undergraduate degree at The Pennsylvania State University. |
| Jennifer M. Kirk |
Jennifer M. Kirk is currently an Independent Director at Republic Services, Inc., a Director & Vice President at OXY USA, Inc., a Director at The Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce, a Director at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston, a Member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a Member of the Institute of Management Accountants, Inc., a Member of the Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies, and the Chief Accounting Officer, SVP & Global Controller at Medtronic Plc. Previously, she held positions as a Director at Western Midstream Partners LP and Western Midstream Holdings LLC, a Senior Vice President-Integration & Value Capture at Occidental Petroleum Corp., a Vice President-Marketing at Service King Paint & Body LLC, and a Controller at Occidental Oil & Gas Corp. She holds an MBA from California State University-Bakersfield and an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. |
| Scott Cundy |
Scott Cundy is currently the Chief Quality Officer & Senior Vice President at Medtronic Plc since 2023. Prior to this, he worked as the Head-Regulatory & Clinical at Danaher Corp. from 2020 to 2023. He completed his undergraduate degree at Georgia Institute of Technology and earned an MBA from The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management. |
| Karen L. Parkhill |
Karen L. Parkhill is currently an Independent Director at American Express Co. and the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Medtronic, Inc. She is also a Member of the Executive Board at SMU-Cox School of Business. Previously, she held the position of Vice Chairman at Comerica, Inc. and Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer at Comerica Bank. She has also worked as a Director at Methodist Health System, Inc. and Local Initiatives Support Corp. Prior to that, she served as CFO-Commercial Banking Business & MD at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and worked as an Analyst at Rauscher Pierce Refsnes, Inc. She has a background in undergraduate studies from Southern Methodist University and holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. |
| Kenneth E. Washington |
Kenneth E. Washington is currently serving as an Independent Director at Gentherm, Inc. since 2023, as well as a Director at SAE International since 2019, a Director at Desktop Metal Operating, Inc. since 2018, and the SVP, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Medtronic Plc since 2023. Previously, he held the position of Independent Director at McKesson Corp. from 2019 to 2021 and Chief Technology Officer at Ford Motor Co. from 2017 to 2021. Dr. Washington also has experience as the CTO & VP-Information Technology at Lockheed Martin Corp., Chief Information Officer at Sandia National Laboratories, and Vice President-Advanced Technology Center at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co. He obtained his graduate and doctorate degrees from Texas A&M University. |
| Laura Mauri |
Laura Mauri is currently the Director at the Medical Device Innovation Consortium, a Member at the American Society of Clinical Investigation, the Chief Scientific Advisor at The Baim Institute for Clinical Research, a Member at The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, a Member at the Association of University Cardiologists, and the CSO, Chief Medical & Regulatory Officer, Senior VP at Medtronic Plc. Previously, Dr. Mauri worked as a Professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Mauri holds a doctorate degree from Harvard Medical School, a graduate degree from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and an undergraduate degree from Harvard College. |
| Raman Venkatesh |
Raman Venkatesh is currently the Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President at Medtronic Plc since 2024. Prior to this, he worked as the Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at SAE International from 2019 to 2022. He also held the position of Executive Vice President at Aquaporin A. Dr. Venkatesh completed his undergraduate degree from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, his MBA from Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, and his doctorate from Swanson School of Engineering. |
| Richard E. Kuntz |
Richard E. Kuntz is the founder of The Baim Institute for Clinical Research, which was founded in 1993. He held the title of Chief Scientific Officer & Associate Professor at the institute. Dr. Kuntz currently holds several positions, including Independent Director at DiaMedica Therapeutics, Inc. since 2023, Independent Director at ZimVie, Inc. since 2022, Director at Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. since 2023, Director at Bactiguard Holding AB since 2023, Director at Medical Device Innovation Consortium since 2016, Independent Director at Identiv, Inc. since 2022, and Director at LifeScience Alley since 2013. He is also an Advisor at Arboretum Ventures LLC and a Senior Advisor at Arsenal Capital Management LP. Additionally, he serves as Senior VP & Chief Medical & Scientific Officer at Medtronic, Inc. since 2005. Dr. Kuntz has held former positions as an Independent Director at Rockley Photonics Holdings Ltd., Director at Tengion, Inc. from 2010 to 2011, Director at Ardian, Inc., Chief-Clinical Biometrics at The Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc., Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, and Trustee at Minnesota Medical Foundation. He was also a Member-Governors Board at Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute from 2010 to 2018 and President & Senior Vice President at Neuromodulation Ventures LLC in 2009. He served as Senior Vice President at Medtronic Plc from 2005 to 2022. Dr. Kuntz's education includes a doctorate degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, a graduate degree from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and an undergraduate degree from Miami University, which was conferred in 1979. |
| Sally Saba |
Sally Saba is currently the Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at Medtronic Plc. She holds a doctorate degree from the University of Cairo and an MBA from École Supérieure Libre des Sciences Commerciales Appliquées. |
| Noel Colon |
Noel Colon is currently working as the Chief Quality Officer & Senior Vice President at Medtronic Plc. He started this position in 2020. Prior to his current role, he obtained an MBA from Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico and an undergraduate degree from the University of Puerto Rico. |
| Gregory L. Smith |
Gregory L. Smith is an Independent Director at Advance Auto Parts, Inc. He is also the EVP-Global Operations & Supply Chain at Medtronic, Inc. and the Executive VP-Global Operations & Supply Chain at Medtronic Plc. Previously, he served as the Executive Vice President-Supply Chain at Conagra Brands, Inc. and the Senior Vice President-Global Operations at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He was also the Executive Vice President-Supply Chain at Walmart, Inc. and the Vice President-Supply Chain at United Signature Foods LLC. Additionally, he held the position of Vice President-Operations at VDK Frozen Foods. Mr. Smith obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee in 1985. |
| Matthew Walter |
Matthew Walter is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Medtronic Plc since 2023. Previously, he worked as a Partner at Restorative Therapy Group. Dr. Walter holds a doctorate degree from Colorado State University and an undergraduate degree from Saint Francis University. |
| Alex Yu Shao Gu |
Alex Yu Shao Gu is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director at SciClone Pharmaceuticals (Holdings) Ltd., President-China Operations & Senior Vice President at Medtronic Plc, and a Member of Aspen Global Leadership Network. Previously, he served as the President of Covidien Healthcare International Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. from 2009 to 2015. Mr. Gu obtained his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University in 1991, his graduate degree from Mississippi State University in 1993, and his MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2001. |
| Harry Skip Kiil |
Harry Skip Kiil is currently the President-Cranial & Spinal Technologies at Medtronic Plc since 2022. Prior to this, he was the President-Orthopaedics at Smith & Nephew plc. He also served as the Executive Vice President-Global Commercial at NuVasive, Inc. from 2017 to 2018. Mr. Kiil has an undergraduate degree from The California State University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. |
| Robert J. W. ten Hoedt |
Robert J. W. ten Hoedt is currently the Chairman at MedTech Europe. He is also the Independent Non-Executive Chairman at medmix AG, Independent Non-Executive Director at Fagron NV, Independent Director at Pixium Vision SA, Director at Diabeter BV, Director at NLC Ventures Netherlands BV, and EVP & President-Europe, Middle East & Africa at Medtronic Plc. In his former roles, Mr. ten Hoedt served as Vice Chairman at MD Start SA, Principal at Polystan AS, President-Europe & Central Asia Operations at Medtronic Europe SA, Vice President & General Manager at Vitatron BV, and Principal at Arjo IP Holding AB (Sweden). Mr. ten Hoedt completed his graduate degree at the Netherlands Institute of Marketing and his undergraduate degree at Heao Zwolle. |
| Mira Sahney |
Mira Sahney is the founder of Myomo, Inc., which was founded in 2004. Ms. Sahney's current job is as a Director at Allotrope Medical, Inc. and Claria Medical, Inc. Ms. Sahney is also the President-Pelvic Health Operating Unit at Medtronic Plc, starting in 2021. Ms. Sahney's former job was as the President, CEO, Secretary & Director at Hyalex Orthopaedics, Inc. |
| Denise M. O'Leary |
Denise M. O'Leary is currently a Director at American Airlines, Inc. and University of Colorado Hospital Authority. She is also an Independent Director at American Airlines Group, Inc., a Director at Galvanize, Inc., a Director at Connect For Health Colorado, a Director at Project Canary PBC, a Member-Regents Board at Smithsonian Institution, and a Trustee at Bonfils-Stanton Foundation. In the past, she served as Chairman at the University of Denver, Director at ALZA Corp., Chiron Corp., US Airways, Inc., Calpine Corp., America West Holdings Corp., America West Airlines, Inc., Del Monte Foods Co., US Airways Group, Inc., The Denver Foundation, Stanford Health Care, Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Corporation for Supportive Housing, and Stanford University. She was also a General Partner at Menlo Ventures Management LP and an Advisor at InCube Venture Partners LLC. Ms. O'Leary received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University in 1979 and her MBA from Harvard Business School. |
| Kendall J. Powell |
Kendall J. Powell is currently the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at General Mills Cereals LLC and the Chairman-Regents Board at the University of Minnesota. He is also a Director at Carlson, Inc., a Member of Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc., a Director at Minnesota Early Learning Foundation, and an Independent Director at Medtronic Plc. In the past, he served as the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Cereal Partners Worldwide, Chairman at General Mills, Inc., Lead Independent Director at Medtronic, Inc., and President at Yoplait USA, Inc. He was also a Director at Catalyst, Inc., Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Grocery Manufacturers of America, Inc., Minnesota Historical Society, and The Consumer Goods Forum. Mr. Powell received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 1976 and his MBA from Stanford University in 1979. |
| Randall J. Hogan |
Randall J. Hogan's current job(s) include being the Chairman at Kodiak Gas Services, Inc., the Director at Guthrie Theater Foundation, an Independent Director at Medtronic Plc, a Director at nVent Electric Plc, a Trustee at Minnesota Public Radio, and a Trustee at MAPI, Inc. . Mr. Hogan's former job(s) include being the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Pentair, Inc. and Pentair plc, the Chairman at Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, the Vice Chairman at American Public Media Group, a Director at Unisys Corp., an Independent Director at Covidien Unlimited Co., and the Head-Pratt & Whitney Division at GE Aerospace. Mr. Hogan's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin. |
| Craig Arnold |
Craig Arnold is currently the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Eaton Corp., Eaton Corp. Plc, and Eaton Corp. (Research). He is also the Chief Executive Officer at Eaton Capital Unlimited Co. and serves as a Director at Greater Cleveland Partnership, University Hospitals Health System, Inc., The Business Roundtable, and United Way of Greater Cleveland. In addition, he is an Independent Director at Medtronic Plc and a Member of The Business Council. Previously, Mr. Arnold served as a Director at Unocal Corp. and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. He was an Independent Director at Covidien Unlimited Co. from 2007 to 2015. Prior to that, he held the position of Vice President at GE Aerospace from 1983 to 2000. He also served as President at Eaton Hydraulics, Inc. and President & Vice President at GE Lighting Services Ltd.Mr. Arnold completed his undergraduate degree at California State University-San Bernardino and holds an MBA from Pepperdine University. |
| Kevin E. Lofton |
Kevin E. Lofton is currently the Lead Independent Director at Gilead Sciences, Inc. He is also a Director at Morehouse School of Medicine, Conifer Health Solutions LLC, and Medtronic Plc. Additionally, he serves as a Trustee at the Catholic Health Association of the USA. In his former roles, Mr. Lofton served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer & Trustee at Dignity Health. He was also the Chief Executive Officer & Trustee at CommonSpirit Health (Illinois) from 2019 to 2020. He held the position of Chief Executive Officer at UAB Health Systems and Howard University Hospital. He served as the Chief Executive Officer at UAB Hospital from 1993 to 1998. From 1998 to 2019, he was the Chief Executive Officer at Catholic Health Initiatives. Mr. Lofton also served as an Independent Director at Rite Aid Corp. from 2013 to 2022. He was a Trustee at the American Hospital Association, Inc. from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he held the position of Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc. and University Medical Center from 1986 to 1990. Mr. Lofton completed his undergraduate degree at Boston University and his graduate degree at Georgia State University. |
| Lidia L. Fonseca |
Lidia L. Fonseca is currently a Director at The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc., an Independent Director at Medtronic Plc, a Director at Q Squared Solutions Holdings Ltd., an Executive VP and Chief Technology & Digital Officer at Pfizer Inc., and an Advisor at Pegasus Tech Ventures, Inc. In her former positions, Ms. Fonseca served as an Independent Director at TEGNA, Inc. from 2014 to 2023, a Director at Gannett Co., Inc. from 2014 to 2016, a Director at Q2 Solutions from 2016 to 2018, the Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President at Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings from 2008 to 2013, the Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President at Quest Diagnostics, Inc. from 2014 to 2018, the Chief Information Officer at Philips Medical Systems from 1997 to 2005, and the Executive VP-Global Operations & Technology at Synexus Compass, Inc. in 2008. She also held positions as Vice President-Supply Chain Management at Nuclear Medicine Professionals, Inc. and as a Founding Member at Synaptic Health Alliance. Ms. Fonseca obtained an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management. |
| Andrea J. Goldsmith |
Andrea J. Goldsmith was the founder of Accelera, Inc. (founded in 2010) and ON Semiconductor Connectivity Solutions, Inc. (founded in 2005), where she held the position of Chief Technology Officer. She currently holds several positions as an Independent Director at Intel Corp., Medtronic Plc, and Crown Castle, Inc., as well as the position of Dean at Princeton University. She is also a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology. Dr. Goldsmith is a former Chief Technology Officer at Mysource Communications, Inc. (2005-2009) and an Associate Professor at Stanford University (1999-2020). She was also a Venture Advisor at Allegis Capital LLC and an Affiliate at Maxim Technologies, Inc. Additionally, she held the position of Professor at the California Institute of Technology (1994-1998) and Principal at Bell Laboratories (1991). Dr. Goldsmith received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1986 and her graduate and doctorate degrees from the same institution in 1991. |
| Elizabeth G. Nabel |
Elizabeth G. Nabel currently works at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Inc., as Director from 2014, Accolade, Inc., as Independent Director from 2021, The Broad Institute, Inc., as Director from 2012, Lasker Foundation, as Director, Partners Medical International, Inc., as Director, Medtronic Plc, as Independent Director from 2014, Moderna, Inc., as Independent Director from 2021, Lyell Immunopharma, Inc., as Independent Director from 2021, Ariadne Labs, as Director from 2012, National Academy of Sciences, as Member, American Academy of Arts & Sciences, as Member, National Academy of Medicine (United States), as Member, Association of American Physicians, as Member, OPKO Health, Inc., as Chief Medical Officer from 2022, American Society of Clinical Investigation, as Member, Partners In Health, as Trustee-Emeritus, and Longwood Fund Management LLC, as Advisor. Dr. Nabel also formerly worked at Medtronic, Inc., as Independent Director from 2014 to 2015, National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, as Director from 1999 to 2009, Moderna, Inc., as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2015 to 2020, abrdn Healthcare Investors, as Independent Trustee, abrdn Life Sciences Investors, as Independent Trustee, abrdn World Healthcare Fund, as Independent Trustee from 2018 to 2019, The Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc., as President from 2010 to 2021, Modex Therapeutics Ltd., as Executive Vice President-Strategy from 2021 to 2022, Brigham & Women’s Physicians Organization, Inc., as President from 2010 to 2021, Harvard Medical School, as Professor from 2010 to 2021, Brigham & Women's, as President from 2010 to 2021, abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund, as Trustee, and Brigham, Inc. (Massachusetts), as President from 2010 to 2021. Dr. Nabel received her undergraduate degree from St. Olaf College and doctorate degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. |
| Scott C. Donnelly |
Scott C. Donnelly is currently the Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Textron, Inc. He is also the Director at The National Air & Space Museum, The Wings Club, and the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum. Additionally, he serves as the Lead Independent Director at Medtronic Plc and as a Trustee at Siena College and Bryant University. In the past, Mr. Donnelly held positions such as President & Chief Executive Officer at GE Aviation Systems North America LLC and Chief Operating Officer at Bell Textron, Inc. He was also the Chairman of the Aerospace Industries Association. Furthermore, he served as an Independent Director at Medtronic, Inc. from 2013 to 2015 and as the Director & Senior Vice President at GE Global Research from 2000 to 2005. He started his career as a Manager-Electronics Design Engineering at GE Aerospace. Mr. Donnelly obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Boulder. |
