SpineVision takes new COO from Wright Medical | Personnel Moves

SpineVision pulled in former Wright Medical (NSDQ:WMGI) executive Ken Yamada as its new chief of operations for its U.S. subsidiary.

The new COO worked at at Wright for 2 years as the VP of international operations and has 17 years experience at medical companies.

SpineVision also set up a new shop in Düsseldorf, Germany and promoted Danny Severens from country manager to sales manger of Northern Europe.

"Ken brings substantial skill sets to SpineVision, and we expect him to make an immediate and significant contribution in support of our business’ growth throughout North America," said CEO Arnaud Brisard in prepared remarks.

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