ATLANTA, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CryoLife, Inc.
(NYSE: CRY), a leading cardiac and vascular surgery company
focused on aortic disease, today announced the appointment of
Marna Borgstrom to its Board of
Directors effective immediately.
Pat Mackin, Chairman, President,
and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Marna has nearly 40 years
of escalating senior leadership experience at Yale New Haven Health
System, where she was an integral part of the system's strategy and
evolution into a multi-unit health system as the current CEO.
Marna is well-versed in driving profitability while operating
on a budget and has deep experience in developing partnerships and
recruiting and retaining executives and physician leaders.
Her extensive experience coupled with her knowledge and
recognition within the healthcare industry will complement our
Board and provide invaluable guidance as we continue our mission as
a market leader."
Ms. Borgstrom stated, "I appreciate the opportunity to join the
CryoLife Board of Directors, as I see the Company's unwavering
commitment to the advancement of patient standard of care and
quality of life matched only by my own. I look forward to
working with the CryoLife team as they continue to drive the
Company's growth and industry awareness."
Since 2005, Ms. Borgstrom has presided as President and Chief
Executive Officer in addition to a board member of the Yale New
Haven Health System, an integrated health care delivery system that
operates in Connecticut, western
Rhode Island and Westchester
County (New York).
Additionally, Ms. Borgstrom currently serves on several nationally
recognized boards including Vizient, Inc., a privately held,
member-driven health care performance improvement company, the
Coalition to Protect America's Healthcare and the Healthcare
Institute. Ms. Borgstrom received her Bachelor of Arts from
Stanford University and Masters in
Public Health from Yale University.
About CryoLife
Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, CryoLife is a leader in the
manufacturing, processing, and distribution of medical devices and
implantable tissues used in cardiac and vascular surgical
procedures focused on aortic repair. CryoLife markets and
sells products in more than 90 countries worldwide. For
additional information about CryoLife, visit our website,
www.cryolife.com.
Contacts:
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CryoLife D. Ashley Lee Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and
Chief Operating Officer
Phone: 770-419-3355
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The Ruth
Group Tram Bui / Emma
Poalillo 646-536-7035 /
7024 tbui@theruthgroup.com
/ epoalillo@theruthgroup.com
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SOURCE CryoLife, Inc.