Globus Medical, Inc. announced the appointment of Robert Douglas to the Company’s Board of Directors, and the departure of Board member Kurt Wheeler, effective December 11, 2019. Mr. Wheeler has assumed a role that precludes him from serving on public company Boards. Currently Mr. Douglas serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer in the Office of the CEO for ResMed, Inc. Mr. Douglas will replace Kurt Wheeler who departed the Globus Board of Directors this week. Mr. Wheeler has served on the Company’s Board since July 2007.
Globus Medical, Inc. is a medical device company that develops and commercializes healthcare solutions with a focus on improving the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. The Company offers a portfolio of differentiated technologies that are used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Musculoskeletal Solutions consist primarily of implantable devices, biologics, accessories, and surgical instruments used in a range of spinal, orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures. Its spine products address the majority of conditions affecting the spine, including degenerative conditions, deformity, tumors, and trauma. It provides solutions that facilitate both open and minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques. It includes traditional fusion implants, such as pedicle screws and rod systems. Its orthopedic trauma solutions are designed to treat a variety of orthopedic fracture patterns and patient anatomies in the upper and lower extremities, as well as the hip.