PLANO, TEXAS – May 2, 2019 - Integer Holdings Corporation (“Integer”) (NYSE: ITGR), a leading medical device outsource (MDO) manufacturer, announced the appointment of Joel Becker as president of its Cardiac Rhythm Management and Neuromodulation (CRM&N) product category, assuming all responsibilities of the role, including serving on the executive leadership team.
Becker replaces Tony Gonzalez, who will remain with Integer through January 2020 in a supportive role to ensure a smooth transition.
“Joel is a mission-driven leader with extensive industry knowledge, and we share a passion for enhancing patient lives through our customers,” said President & CEO Joe Dziedzic. “I look forward to partnering with him to build on CRM&N’s strong performance.”
Prior to joining Integer, Becker had a nearly 20-year career at St. Jude Medical, where he held numerous leadership roles, including president of the America’s division responsible for cardiac rhythm management, electrophysiology, vascular, structural heart and neuromodulation.
“We are thankful for Tony Gonzalez’s fourteen years of leadership at Integer, including the last three as president of CRM&N,” said Dziedzic. “With Tony’s full support through the end of the year, I am confident we will have a smooth transition.”
Becker holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Augustana College.
Becker officially assumed all responsibilities on April 24, 2019.
About Integer™
Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) is one of the largest medical device outsource (MDO) manufacturers in the world serving the cardiac, neuromodulation, vascular, portable medical and orthopedics markets. The Company provides innovative, high-quality medical technologies that enhance the lives of patients worldwide. In addition, it develops batteries for high-end niche applications in energy, military, and environmental markets. The Company's brands include Greatbatch™ Medical, Lake Region Medical™, and Electrochem™. Additional information is available at www.integer.net.
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