ENDOLOGIX, INC. Endologix LLC announced the appointment of Graham Phillips as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Graham joins Endologix after having spent over 18 years with Medtronic, Covidien and Tyco Healthcare where most recently he served as Vice President of Manufacturing for the Americas East Region. In this role, he led a large global team across 25 manufacturing sites, from Canada to Brazil, the Caribbean, the Midwest, and the U.S. East Coast.
His responsibilities at Medtronic were instrumental in shaping the operational success of the company, significantly contributing to various portfolios that serviced all operating units. Prior to his extensive career in Medical Devices, Graham held key manufacturing management positions at Budelpack (a third-party European contract manufacturer) and Kraft Foods. Graham's academic credentials include an undergraduate bachelor?s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Teesside, UK, an MBA from the University of Warwick Business School, UK, and an Advanced Management qualification from Chicago Booth Business School.
He is also a Chartered Engineer with the UK Institute of Mechanical Engineers and holds a Six Sigma Black Belt, underscoring his deep commitment to excellence in operational and manufacturing efficiency. In his new role as COO at Endologix, Graham will oversee manufacturing, supply chain, R&D, and quality. He will also be a vital member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to Matt Thompson, MD, President, and CEO of Endologix.
