WARSAW,
Ind., Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Biomet
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology
leader, today announced that Louis A.
Shapiro, formerly the President and Chief Executive Officer
of the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), has been appointed to
the Board, effective immediately. HSS has been recognized as a
leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health –
it was ranked #1 in U.S. orthopedics hospitals for 14 years in
a row by U.S. News & World Report and #1 in
worldwide orthopedics hospitals by Newsweek for the past
four consecutive years. Founded in 1863, HSS is the oldest
orthopedics hospital in the U.S., performs more than 40,000
surgical procedures annually at 20 facilities in four states, and
draws patients from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
"With a long history of leadership in the industry, and as the
former President and CEO of a leading healthcare system, Lou brings
a significant depth of industry leadership experience, a unique
customer perspective and a shared lifetime commitment to our
mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for
people around the world," said Chris
Begley, Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. "We
look forward to Lou's contributions as we continue to advance our
mission together."
Mr. Shapiro joined HSS as its President and Chief Executive
Officer in October 2006, retiring in
October 2023. Prior to joining HSS,
Mr. Shapiro worked at Geisinger Health System from 2002-2006,
serving in roles with increasing leadership scope and ultimately
advancing to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
of the Clinical Enterprise. He served as a senior healthcare expert
and consultant at McKinsey & Co. from 1999-2002 and held
positions in other hospitals and health systems from 1983 through
1999. Mr. Shapiro also previously served as a founding member of
the board of directors of RightMove Health, as President of Medical
Indemnify Assurance Company, and as the Board Chair of the Greater
New York Hospital Association, in addition to holding a number of
other board and advisory roles over the course of his career. Mr.
Shapiro has a bachelor of science degree in
psychology from the University of
Pittsburgh and a master's degree in health administration
from the University of Pittsburgh
Graduate School of Public Health.
About the Company
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a
comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve
health. We seamlessly transform the patient experience through our
innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic
technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial
intelligence.
With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise,
Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality
solutions to patients and providers. Our legacy continues to come
to life today through our progressive culture of evolution and
innovation.
For more information about our product portfolio, our operations
in 25+ countries and sales in 100+ countries or about joining our
team, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow on LinkedIn at
www.linkedin.com/company/zimmerbiomet or X / Twitter at
www.twitter.com/zimmerbiomet.
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