Natus Medical Announces Executive Transition
Thomas J. Sullivan Appointed President & Chief Executive Officer
No Change To 4th Quarter Guidance
PLEASANTON, Calif., Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Natus Medical Incorporated (NASDAQ:NTUS) (the "Company" or "Natus"), a leading provider of medical device solutions focused on the diagnosis and treatment of central nervous and sensory system disorders for patients of all ages, today announced the appointment of Thomas J. Sullivan as President & Chief Executive Officer effective December 27, 2021 and a focus on long-term growth.
Earlier this year, the Board of Directors engaged a strategic consulting firm to assist it in developing a strategy to build upon Natus' market leading positions. Following the review, the Board retained Egon Zehnder to conduct a succession planning process which reviewed a talented slate of internal and external candidates to lead Natus. In appointing Mr. Sullivan, the Board has selected a 20+ year medical device veteran with extensive global executive experience and diverse expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, organizational development, business transformation, M&A, and public company leadership.
"We are thrilled to have Tom assume the leadership of Natus at this exciting time for our Company. He is a proven business leader with a long track record of success at creating shareholder value. As a Natus Independent Director these past three years, he has shown his strategic insight and drive for Natus' potential for market leadership through holistic business model execution," said Joshua H. Levine, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Levine added, "the Board would like to thank Jonathan Kennedy for successfully positioning the Company for its next phase of innovation and growth."
"I am excited at the opportunity to join the Natus leadership team to help realize the great promise of the Company. As a Board Member, I have admired the passionate commitment of our Natus Teammates to the patients that our products impact and am humbled by the opportunity to join them in their mission. Together we will build upon the Natus heritage of innovation and market leadership to drive growth while advancing the standard of care for healthcare professionals in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of impairments of the central nervous and sensory systems," said Mr. Sullivan.
Prior to joining Natus, Mr. Sullivan was the President & Chief Executive Officer of Spectrum Plastics Group, an industry leading medical device global contract manufacturer. In earlier roles, he led multiple public and privately owned medical device companies including A&E Medical, Symmetry Surgical, and Symmetry Medical. In addition, Mr. Sullivan held numerous executive roles at Johnson & Johnson from 1990 to 2011 including President of J&J Medical Products Canada and the billion-dollar U.S. Orthopedics division. Mr. Sullivan graduated as a Palmer Scholar from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1991 where he earned an MBA in Strategic Management and Information Technology. He also holds a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh. He is active in local New Jersey charities as well as the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Mr. Sullivan has earned the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship Certification®.
The Natus Nominating & Governance Committee of the Board of Directors has been conducting a search process that will ensure the Board's composition is best positioned for company success and regulatory compliance. The Board expects to fill the newly open Independent Director role through this process.
About Natus Medical Incorporated
Natus is a leading provider of medical device solutions focused on the diagnosis and treatment of central nervous and sensory system disorders for patients of all ages. Additional information about Natus Medical can be found at www.natus.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Natus Medical Incorporated
B. Drew Davies
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(925) 223-6700
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