AtriCure Wins 2022 NACD Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award

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[{"type":"text","content":"\nRecognizes Exemplary Board Practices Related to DE&I\n\n MASON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nAtriCure Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in surgical treatments and therapies for atrial fibrillation (Afib), left atrial appendage (LAA) management and post-operative pain management, today announced that it has been named a winner of the 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award from the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) as the top company in the Small Cap - Public Company category. The award recognizes boards that have improved their governance and created long-term value for stakeholders by implementing forward-thinking diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) practices.\n\n“This award is an immense testament to the efforts of the people at AtriCure, including our Board of Directors, who understand that DE&I have to be embedded in our culture if we are to do our best work in developing innovative products and therapies that improve patients’ lives,” said Board Chair B. Kristine Johnson.\n\nAtriCure is committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates differences and advances equality. That commitment is reflected in the current makeup of the AtriCure Board, which includes a majority of female and ethnically diverse directors. Ms. Johnson is one of only a few female Board chairs in the medical technology industry.\n\n“AtriCure has worked to achieve great strides in creating an equitable boardroom,” said NACD president and CEO Peter Gleason. “NACD is proud to honor the company for advancing DE&I in their boardroom and throughout their organization.”\n\nIn addition, AtriCure has grown its talent base of women and ethnically diverse professionals, increased recruiting channels for diverse and underrepresented candidates, developed community collaborations for minority STEM applicant pipelines, and has established broad corporate training around DE&I topics. AtriCure has been named to Top Workplaces lists multiple times over the past decade.\n\n“We are incredibly proud of the capable and talented Board and employees who make AtriCure a place where people feel valued. We are committed to upholding an environment where our team members can bring their best selves to their work advancing our patient-first mission,” said Michael H. Carrel, President and Chief Executive Officer of AtriCure.\n\nWinners of the NACD DE&I aw...

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