MARIETTA, Ga., March 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BRIJ Medical proudly
welcomes three distinguished industry leaders to its Board of
Directors: John Grotting,
Bob Zollars, and Jim Hinrichs. Leveraging their extensive
experience and insights, they will steer the company's strategic
vision and drive future growth initiatives for BRIJ's incision and
scar management technologies.
John Grotting, who joins BRIJ as
Chairman of the Board, brings a wealth of executive leadership
experience in healthcare and technology to BRIJ Medical. He also
played a pivotal role as a key leader alongside CEO Tim Gleeson in securing BRIJ Medical's new
capital round. As the former CEO of Ascent Healthcare
Solutions (now Stryker) and with tenure as a board member for
Vocera, Vizient, Northfield Medical and Agiliti, Grotting has led
numerous expansion and market penetration initiatives, establishing
himself as a respected leader driving corporate success.
Bob Zollars, renowned for his
track record in governance and operational excellence, joins BRIJ
Medical's Board, bringing insights from his tenure as CEO/President
of 11 companies (with revenue ranging from $100M to $5B+). Zollars' strategic insight and
dedication to innovation are in perfect alignment with BRIJ
Medical's mission.
Jim Hinrichs completes the trio
of appointees, offering extensive financial expertise and a
demonstrated track record of driving growth in dynamic
environments. His tenure as CFO of Alere and Carefusion highlights
his adeptness in navigating complex financial landscapes with
precision and foresight.
"We are thrilled to welcome John, Bob, and Jim to our Board of
Directors," said Tim Gleeson, CEO of
BRIJ Medical. " Their collective expertise and diverse
perspectives will be instrumental as we advance in delivering
innovative technologies and expanding our range of incision
management products. These advancements are designed to enhance the
lives of patients and surgeons across orthopedic, plastics, and
emergency room procedures."
The appointment of Grotting, Zollars, and Hinrichs to BRIJ
Medical's Board of Directors marks a major milestone in the
company's strategic journey. With their leadership, BRIJ Medical is
poised for heightened success as it advances post-surgical care
with innovative technologies proven to reduce wound breakdown and
scarring.
About John
Grotting
John Grotting is a seasoned
leader in healthcare and technology. As a Senior Advisor to Frazier
Healthcare Partners since 2010 and a Board member at Solis
Mammography, his expertise is invaluable. Previously, he served as
CEO at Ascent Healthcare Solutions, overseeing its acquisition by
Stryker Corporate. John's leadership also extends to his roles as
Chairman and CEO at Bridge Medical, culminating in its acquisition
by Amerisource Bergen. With a track record of success, John has
also served on the boards of Vocera, Vizient, Northfield Medical
and Agiliti.
About Bob
Zollars
Bob Zollars has served as president
or CEO of 11 companies over four decades, with revenues ranging
from $100M to $5B+. His expertise
spans venture, private equity, and publicly traded businesses in
distribution, medical products, pharmaceutical services, and
healthcare IT sectors. Zollars has led two companies through IPOs
as CEO and contributed to four additional private-to-public
transitions as a board member. Recently, he transitioned to a
seasoned board member, aiding CEOs and management teams in business
growth and value creation. Zollars is a Fellow of the National
Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), holding an M.B.A. in
Finance from John F. Kennedy University
and a magna cum laude Bachelor of Science in Marketing from
Arizona State University.
About Jim Hinrichs
Jim Hinrichs brings with him a
wealth of financial expertise and a track record of driving growth
in dynamic settings. Serving as the former CFO of Alere (2015-2017)
and Carefusion (2010-2015) until their acquisitions by Abbott and
Becton Dickinson respectively, he
also held several key financial leadership positions at Merck and
Cardinal Health prior to joining Carefusion. Currently, Jim serves
as a director at Outset Medical, Integer Holdings, and
Orthofix.
About BRIJ Medical
BRIJ Medical, a medical device manufacturer, delivers a new era
of post-surgical and trauma incision care with proven technologies
that minimize complications and scarring – providing enhanced
control and confidence at every step of the healing journey. For
more information, visit BRIJmedical.com.
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