MMSI - Merit Medical Executive Leadership Team Update | Benzinga
Joe Wright Appointed President
Expands Deep Bench of Leadership Team Talent; Supports "Continued Growth Initiatives" Program
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MMSI), a global leader of healthcare technology, today announced the appointment of Joe Wright as President, effective immediately. As President, Mr. Wright will be responsible for the oversight of Merit's global commercial, marketing, and manufacturing operations.
Mr. Wright has been an instrumental part of the Merit team over the past 19 years. He most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer, where he led the development and expansion of Merit's global commercial activities. Prior to that, he served as President of Merit's International Division, leading Merit's business units across APAC and the Americas, where he oversaw the development of Merit's commercial strategy and led the expansion of the company's international footprint, including the creation of Merit China in Beijing and the Merit Asia headquarters in Hong Kong.
"Investing in our people is a core part of the growth and profitability of our Continued Growth Initiatives Program," said Fred P. Lampropoulos, Merit Medical's Chairman and CEO. "Joe has been central to executing our strategic plan and positioning the company for continued success, including spearheading our commercialization efforts and overseeing ...