Stryker has announced an adjustment to its commercial organizational structure. Spencer S. Stiles will serve as Group President of Orthopaedics and Spine and will oversee Stryker’s Joint Replacement, Trauma & Extremities and Spine divisions. J. Andrew Pierce, Group President of MedSurg and Neurotechnology will oversee Stryker’s Instruments, Medical, Endoscopy, Sustainability and Neurotechnology businesses.
Mr. Stiles and Mr. Pierce have both served at Stryker for over 20 years and will continue to report to Timothy J. Scannell, President and Chief Operating Officer in their newly expanded roles. Since August of 2018, Mr. Scannell has been responsible for all of the company’s commercial businesses and regions. This change will further accelerate the globalization and collaboration opportunities being unlocked in this structure and leverage the diverse experience of these leaders.
Stuart F. Simpson, President of Joint Replacement has left the company to pursue other career interests.
Source: Stryker
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