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Rick joined Alimera Sciences in 2005 as CFO and assumed the position of COO in 2010. He is responsible for strategic finance, accounting, distribution logistics, human resources and information technology. Rick brings a wealth of financial and operational management experience with both public and private ventures to the team. Since joining Alimera, he completed three rounds of venture funding totaling approximately $67 million. In 2010 Rick led Alimera's successful IPO, raising $72 million, and negotiated a $32.5 million credit facility leading to recognition of Alimera as the \'Strategic Deal of the Year\' by both Southeastern BIO and Georgia BIO. Rick currently serves as the chairman of the board of directors and audit committee of Jones Soda Co., a Seattle-based publicly traded company, and vice-chairman of the North Metro Miracle League, an Atlanta-based charitable organization. Rick has been active in Atlanta business for more than 20 years, with experience that includes financial and accounting management, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings, as well as entrepreneurial and start-up operational activities. Rick is the founder of two consulting practices, Brand Ignition Group and Black River Holdings, Inc. He is also the former chief financial officer and senior executive vice president of Netzee, Inc., a provider of internet banking solutions to community banks that went public in 1999. Rick started his career in Arthur Andersen’s audit and business advisory practice where he was a senior manager and a certified public accountant. He has an accounting degree from Wake Forest University.

A Strategic and Operational CFO with broad & deep geographic and business experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device & Consumer Goods leading international markets worldwide in Financial operations, General Management, Information Technology, Procurement & Facilities. A strategic thinker partnering with leadership to develop long-range plans and deliver business & financial results through fact-based decision support, developing diverse cross-functional talent and implementing comprehensive metrics. Identify and sponsor change through P&L efficiencies, improved cash flow and new business models, fueling profit growth and margin expansion. Appling this approach to lead “beyond the numbers” with broad business acumen to impact the business.Recognized as a thought leader and business partner with a hands-on approach going beyond the financial leader role, a strong communicator who sorts through complexity and asks the right questions, willing to challenge the status quo & lead transformational change. Develop global finance organizations, placing leaders beyond the finance function.Experienced Management Board member of various sized healthcare, life science and consumer goods companies from start-up to multi-billion dollar global market leaders, driving high-growth businesses, improving turn-arounds and acquisition integration. Led financial organizations from 5 to 200 employees.Areas of expertise:Growth Strategies | Global Leadership | Board Member | Fact-Based Decision Support | Strategic & Financial Planning | Worldwide P&L Management | International Finance | Cost Accounting | Competitive Intelligence | Talent DevelopmentAdditional skills:Internal Financial Controls | Financial & Portfolio Analysis | Tax Planning | International Treasury Functions | Capital Structure & Cash Management | Mergers & Acquisition | Project Management | Investor Relations | New Product Launches | Acquisition Integration

Gary Guthart joined Intuitive Surgical in April 1996. Effective January 2010, Guthart was appointed as Chief Executive Officer. In July 2007, he was promoted to President. Prior to that, in February 2006, Guthart assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Intuitive, Guthart was part of the core team developing foundation technology for computer enhanced-surgery at SRI International (formerly Stanford Research Institute). Guthart is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Affymetrix, Inc. He received a B.S. in Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Engineering Science from the California Institute of Technology.

Joined Varian as an intern in 1999, then full time in 2001, and has held multiple cross-functional roles and executive positions during two-decade tenure with the company. Intimate understanding of healthcare, software solutions, medical devices, technology trends, reimbursement trends and strategies that lead to success in targeted channel segments globally. Marketing strategy, new product launch, portfolio strategy, M&A, P&L, restructuring, government relations, and general management experience. Consistent creation of strategies and execution against operating plans, sales goals and market objectives, including extensive experience of both high growth and slow growth periods (turnaround plans) of Varian Medical Systems journey from $500M to over $3B. Including returning Varian to double digit growth following becoming President of the $3B+ P&L of Oncology systems. Strong leadership skills with a track record of creating an inspiring vision and communicating effectively both internally/externally through developing cultural, servant leadership and focusing on people/teams to drive net promoter scores to all-time highs and enable sustainable long-term success.

Appointed President, Manufacturing Intelligence division in 2020, Paolo Guglielmini leads the strategic and commercial development of Hexagon’s Smart Factory Solutions in the world of manufacturing. He has served in key roles since joining Hexagon in 2010 - from strategy and business development to mergers and acquisitions - and most recently as the president over Hexagon's Smart Factory design & engineering portfolio. Prior to joining Hexagon, he held positions at CERN, European Organization for Nuclear Research (in Switzerland) and Accenture (in Italy). Guglielmini holds a Master of Science in Engineering and Master of Business Administration.