WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 2, 2018--
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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Teleflex Incorporated
Jake Elguicze
Treasurer and Vice
President, Investor Relations
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