LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 15, 2013--
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) today announced the appointment of
Gwen Watanabe as Vice President – Business Development and Technical
Resources. Ms. Watanabe, joined Teleflex in 2012 as part of the
Company’s acquisition of Hotspur Technologies.
“I am pleased to announce that Gwen Watanabe has been promoted to the
role of Vice President – Business Development and Technical Resources,”
said Benson Smith, Chairman, President and CEO. “Gwen is uniquely
qualified for this important leadership role at Teleflex. She was a
founding leader in four successful medical device start-ups, including:
AneuRx; Bacchus Vascular; Nellix Endovascular; and Hotspur Technologies.
She has deep relationships with thought leaders and venture capitalists
in the medical device space, and, working closely with our business unit
leaders, will be responsible for shaping our R&D pipeline, executing on
our acquisition strategy, and managing our early stage R&D investments.”
Prior to joining Teleflex, Ms. Watanabe served since 2009 as CEO and CFO
of Hotspur Technologies. Previously, she was the co-founder, chief
business officer (CBO) and CFO of Nellix Endovascular, Inc. Ms. Watanabe
has also held leadership positions with Lava Ventures, Saratoga
Ventures, Bacchus Vascular, Inc. and AneuRx, Inc. She holds a Master in
Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School, a Master of
Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, and a
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
“Since joining Teleflex last year, I’ve enjoyed working with the team
and am excited about the opportunity to expand my role,” said Ms.
Watanabe. “Teleflex has a well defined plan and strategy for future
growth and I look forward to helping further execute that strategy.”
Ms. Watanabe will continue to lead the Hotspur team, as well as, lead
the Semprus team and the Teleflex Corporate Business Development and
Strategy Group.
ABOUT TELEFLEX INCORPORATED
Teleflex is a leading global provider of specialty medical devices for a
range of procedures in critical care and surgery. Our mission is to
provide solutions that enable healthcare providers to improve outcomes
and enhance patient and provider safety. Headquartered in Limerick, PA,
Teleflex employs approximately 11,700 people worldwide and serves
healthcare providers in more than 140 countries. For additional
information about Teleflex please refer to www.teleflex.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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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.
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