CONMED Corporation Appoints LaVerne Council as Chair of the Board of Directors

LARGO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CONMED Corporation (NYSE: CNMD) today announced that LaVerne Council has been appointed to succeed Martha Goldberg Aronson as the new Independent Chair of its Board of Directors, effective May 21, 2025.

“LaVerne’s extensive experience as a global operations and information technology executive have been invaluable to CONMED, and I know that her experience will continue to serve the Board and the Company well in her new role as Chair of the Board,” said Pat Beyer, President and Chief Executive Officer, CONMED. “I also want to thank Martha for her ongoing contributions to CONMED. Martha’s strategic direction and steady leadership have been crucial to CONMED in her role as Chair, and her continued service as a Director will be extremely valuable to the company.”

“It’s a privilege to take on the role of Chair of the Board,” said Ms. Council. “I look forward to continuing to work closely with the Board, Pat, and the entire CONMED leadership team on executing the Company’s long-term strategy. We are all focused on empowering healthcare providers to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients, delivering favorable returns for our stockholders, creating an engaging environment for our employees, and driving the long-term success of the business.”

“It’s been an honor to serve, and to continue to serve, as a member of CONMED’s Board of Directors, to have served as the Lead Independent Director from 2020 to 2024, and most recently to have served as Chair of the Board,” said Ms. Goldberg Aronson. “This change in Board Chair reflects CONMED’s commitment to refreshing our Board and Committee Chairs through periodic rotations. I’m incredibly optimistic about the future of CONMED and know the Board, under LaVerne’s leadership, will help guide the Company to continued success.”

About CONMED Corporation

CONMED is a medical technology company that provides devices and equipment for surgical procedures. The Company’s products are used by surgeons and other healthcare professionals in a variety of specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, thoracic surgery, and gastroenterology. For more information, visit www.conmed.com.

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