ALPHARETTA, Ga., Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Avanos Medical,
Inc. (NYSE: AVNS) today announced that Michelle Scharfenberg has been named as the
company's senior vice president & chief ethics and compliance
officer.
In this role, Scharfenberg will be responsible for leading the
Avanos Compliance & Ethics (C&E) program, which
operationalizes Avanos's commitment to ethical and legally
compliant operations. In collaboration with senior management and
the board of directors' Compliance Committee, she will define and
implement the C&E program's strategic objectives and ensure
that Avanos has effective controls in place to comply with the law
and company policy and to foster an ethical culture.
Scharfenberg's extensive background, including more than 20
years of experience in healthcare law, ethics and compliance,
enterprise risk assessment, litigation, internal investigations and
Lean methodology, make her uniquely qualified for this role at
Avanos.
Previously, Scharfenberg served as vice president and chief
compliance officer for Cantel Medical Corporation, a leading
provider of infection prevention products and services in the
healthcare market. While at Cantel, she recast the existing
compliance program as a proactive program with a Lean mindset
scaled to size and risk, including modifications to the
anti-bribery and training programs. Prior to that, Scharfenberg
held various global leadership roles at Integra LifeSciences
Corporation, a global provider of medical devices and implants for
neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.
"I am very pleased to have Michelle join Avanos in this role,"
stated Joe Woody, chief executive
officer. "Maintaining this standalone role reflects the continued
focus Avanos places on operating ethically and in compliance with
regulations in order to uphold the company's reputation as a global
medical device company."
Scharfenberg holds a bachelor's degree in English from
Ursinus College, and a juris doctor
degree from The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University.
About Avanos Medical, Inc.
Avanos Medical, Inc. (NYSE:
AVNS) is a medical technology company focused on delivering
clinically superior breakthrough medical device solutions to
improve patients' quality of life. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Avanos is committed to
addressing some of today's most important healthcare needs, such as
reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from
surgery to recovery. Avanos develops, manufactures and markets its
recognized brands in more than 90 countries. For more information,
visit Avanos.com and follow Avanos Medical on Twitter
(@AvanosMedical), LinkedIn and Facebook.
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