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IMDS Adds James R. (Ron) Lawson to Board of Directors

Logan, UT

March 05, 2010

IMDS (Innovative Medical Device Solutions) announced the addition of Ron Lawson to its Board of Directors. 

Mr. Lawson has over 35 years of experience in the Orthopaedic industry. His career has spanned many facets of the industry and has included roles in Sales, Marketing and General Management both in the US and abroad. 

In 1996, Mr. Lawson served as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Customer Service for Pfizer’s Orthopaedic Division -- Howmedica. In 1998, he became part of the Stryker Corporation with Stryker’s acquisition of Howmedica. At Stryker, he served as Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Product Development. Mr. Lawson also played a critical and insightful role in the successful integration of the two companies. In 2000, he was asked to lead the revitalization of Stryker’s European business as President, EMEA. He soon after assumed the role of leadership for all of Stryker’s International distribution businesses and was promoted to Group President, International in 2001.

In 2005, Stryker added global responsibility of their Orthopaedic division to Mr. Lawson’s duties in the position of Group President, International and Global Orthopaedics, with concentration and heavy focus on strengthening the Stryker Orthopedic business worldwide. He retired from Stryker at the end of 2007.

Brady Shirley, IMDS’ President, CEO and Board Director said that the IMDS board unanimously selected Mr. Lawson based on his strong history, relationships and strategic understanding of the Orthopaedic industry.

“I have known Ron Lawson for many years and can truly say he is one of the key leaders that has aided in the development of the Orthopaedic industry” said Shirley. “Additionally, his relationships throughout the world and his experienced instincts within our space will make a great impact on IMDS."

Lawson states, “I am very pleased to have the opportunity to serve on the Board of IMDS. The new CEO Brady Shirley brings tremendous leadership and experience to a company full of talented people who are dedicated to improving the quality of care for the Orthopaedic patient. The company is strategically positioned to offer great value in partnerships with their OEM customers and looks forward to continued strengthening of its relationships with surgeon opinion leaders around the world.“

“Ron‘s experience and insight will prove invaluable in assuring our strategy is value add for all stakeholders.” said Harold Linville, IMDS Chairman of the Board.

IMDS provides customized outsourcing services, known as Strategic Sourcing, to provide exceptional responsiveness at every stage of the product life cycle – from idea to launch:

 

About IMDS

IMDS (Innovative Medical Device Solutions) provides comprehensive product development, manufacturing and supply chain management solutions for medical device companies, with a focus on the Orthopedic industry.  IMDS is the integration of the following companies:  Leis Medical, MedicineLodge, Frontier Biomedical, and Cencast Corporation.

 

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