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AtriCure Names Two Industry Veterans to Board of Directors
MASON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in treatments for atrial fibrillation (Afib) and left atrial appendage
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[{"type":"text","content":" MASON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nAtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in treatments for atrial fibrillation (Afib) and left atrial appendage (LAA) management, today announced that Karen Prange and Daniel Florin have been named to its Board of Directors.\n\n\nMs. Prange was most recently Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for the Global Animal Health, Medical and Dental Surgical Group at Henry Schein (Nasdaq: HSIC) and a member of the Executive Committee. In this role, she led a business that generated over $6 billion of revenue across three different business units, growing the business to above-market levels in all business segments. Prior to her role at Henry Schein, she led the Urology and Pelvic Health business for Boston Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: BSX) and served as General Manager of the Micrus Endovascular and Codman Neurovascular business at Johnson & Johnson Company (NYSE: JNJ). In addition to general management roles, Ms. Prange has extensive experience in commercial and operational roles, including managing innovation pipelines and acquiring and integrating companies.\n\n\n“I’m looking forward to joining the board of AtriCure and am in full support of their mission of reducing the global Afib epidemic and healing the lives of those affected,” said Ms. Prange. “I have met some terrific people and am excited about their strategy going forward.”\n\n\nMr. Florin is currently Executive Vice President at Zimmer Biomet Holdings (NYSE: ZBH), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare. He was appointed to this position in July 2019 upon announcing his intention to retire from the company. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company. In addition, he served as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the company from July 2017 to December 2017. Prior to working at Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Mr. Florin was Chief Financial Officer for Biomet, Inc. until the company merged with Zimmer, Inc. and became Zimmer Biomet Holdings. Prior to working at Biomet, he held various roles at Boston Scientific, Inc., CR Bard, Inc. and Deloitte & Touche, LLP.\n\n\n“I am truly excited to join the AtriCure board,” said Mr. Florin. “As I dug into this opportunity it became clear to me that AtriCure is having a significant positive impact on patients with Afib by providing their do...