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Aspen Surgical Appoints Jørgen B. Hansen as Chief Executive Officer

MedTech veteran with a track record of scaling global medical device businesses and executing M&A to lead Aspen Surgical’s next phase of growth

CALEDONIA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspen Surgical Products (“Aspen Surgical”), a leading global medical device manufacturer and supplier that provides clinicians with the tools to advance the perioperative experience, today announced the appointment of Jørgen B. Hansen as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

His career is defined by an ability to drive growth, operational excellence, and value creation in public, private equity-, and venture-backed companies.

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Hansen joins Aspen Surgical with more than three decades of leadership experience across the medical technology and patient care sectors. His career is defined by an ability to drive growth, operational excellence, and value creation in public, private equity-, and venture-backed companies. Hansen was previously President & CEO of Cantel Medical, where the then public company’s revenue grew more than two-fold and the M&A program completed 23 acquisitions over his seven-year tenure. He also previously served as CEO of Ivenix prior to its successful exit to Fresenius Kabi, was CEO of Gravitas Medical, and has held senior roles at Coloplast and Convatec.

“Aspen Surgical has a strong foundation and significant opportunities ahead,” said Hansen. “I am excited to work with the team to drive growth, strengthen execution, and continue Aspen Surgical’s commitment to serving clinicians and patients.”

Since Audax Private Equity’s investment in Aspen Surgical in 2019, the business has demonstrated market traction and consistent growth, leveraging both organic and inorganic growth drivers. Over that period, Aspen has completed eight acquisitions, including the recent acquisitions of Flagship Surgical and Cygnus Medical completed in summer 2025.

About Aspen Surgical Products

Founded in 1999, Aspen Surgical is a leading medical device manufacturer and supplier that provides clinicians with tools to advance the entire perioperative experience. Aspen Surgical offers an expanding portfolio of surgical tools and solutions, as well as trusted brands that ensure consistent performance day after day, including Bard-Parker®, Bovie®, Bookwalter®, Olsen®, and more. Headquartered in Caledonia, Michigan, and extending its global footprint in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico; Agua Prieta, Mexico; Tuttlingen, Germany; and Cheltenham, Australia, Aspen Surgical stands at the forefront of trusted performance at all points of care. For an in-depth look at products and the Aspen Surgical community, please visit aspensurgical.com.

Contacts

Mora Brinkman
Director of Marketing Communications and Digital
417.766.0763
mora.brinkman@aspensurgical.com

Aspen Surgical Products


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Aspen Surgical Appoints Jørgen B. Hansen as CEO
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Mora Brinkman
Director of Marketing Communications and Digital
417.766.0763
mora.brinkman@aspensurgical.com

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