Medtech’s top executive moves in 2024

The new year ushered in a wave of changes in executive suites across the medtech landscape. Several medical device and diagnostics companies have named new CFOs, while others have found new leaders. Among the comings and goings: Agilent promoted Padraig McDonnell to succeed retiring CEO Mike McMullen, and QuidelOrtho fired its CEO, Doug Bryant, after nearly 15 years at the helm.

Medtronic added a chief sustainability officer, a new role for the company. 

Illumina appointed a new CFO and a chief strategy and corporate development officer, as the genomics specialist pivots to unwind its $8 billion Grail acquisition under CEO Jacob Thaysen.

Here’s a collection of MedTech Dive’s coverage of executive moves in the industry so far this year. MedTech Dive will update this roundup throughout the year: