Teleflex Completes Previously Announced CEO Transition
January 02 2018 - 6:45AM
Business Wire
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global
provider of medical technologies for critical care and surgery,
announced today that it has completed its previously announced
senior leadership transition. Effective January 1, 2018, Liam
Kelly, who previously served as Teleflex’s President and Chief
Operating Officer, assumed the position of President and Chief
Executive Officer. Mr. Kelly succeeds Benson Smith, who retired as
Chief Executive Officer, effective December 31, 2017. Mr. Smith,
who was re-elected to the Teleflex Board of Directors in May 2017
for another three-year term, will continue to serve as
non-executive Chairman of the Board. In addition, Mr. Smith will
provide transition support to the Company on a consulting basis
through December 31, 2019.
“On behalf of Teleflex’s Board of Directors, employees and
stockholders, I would like to thank Benson for seven years of
strategic leadership, exemplary service and dedication,” said
George Babich, Lead Director of Teleflex. “During this time,
Teleflex has solidified its position as a global leader in the
medical device industry, and Benson is ending his tenure on the
executive leadership team with the Company well-positioned for the
future.”
“I am delighted to be assuming the role of CEO at such an
exciting time for Teleflex,” said Liam Kelly. “The other members of
Teleflex’s executive team and I join the Board in thanking Benson
for his strong leadership over the past seven years, and we look
forward to continued success as we position Teleflex for future
growth.”
ABOUT TELEFLEX INCORPORATED
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed
to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply
purpose-driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying
unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare
providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields
of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia,
cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care.
Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that
what we do every day makes a difference. For more information,
please visit teleflex.com.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®,
Pilling®, Rüsch® and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common
sense of purpose.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Any statements contained in this press release that do not
describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking
statements. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are
based on our management's current beliefs and expectations, but are
subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and changes in
circumstances, which may cause actual results or company actions to
differ materially from what is expressed or implied by these
statements. These risks and uncertainties are identified and
described in more detail in our filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Comfort Flo, ConchaSmart,
Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Neptune, Pilling, Rüsch, and Weck are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its
affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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