Covidien promotes Hanson to group president role | Personnel Moves

July 22, 2014 By Brad Perriello Leave a Comment

Covidien (NYSE:COV) said today that it promoted its medical device unit’s president, Bryan Hanson, to be group president effective Oct. 1.

The new title gives Hanson oversight of all Covidien’s businesses, according to a press release.

"Bryan is a proven global leader who has deep experience in our industry and will help advance our company in delivering new value, products and capabilities to our customers and patients around the world," chairman, president & CEO José Almeida said in prepared remarks. "This new organizational structure addresses important business requirements while positioning Covidien for the future."

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