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Adam Elsesser co-founded Penumbra and has served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board since our inception in June 2004 and as President and Chairman of the Board since January 2015. Prior to Penumbra, Mr. Elsesser led SMART Therapeutics, Inc., a medical device company focused on devices for neuro-intervention, as its Chief Executive Officer from 2000 to 2002 and, after its acquisition by Boston Scientific Corporation, President of SMART Therapeutics within Boston Scientific Corporation from 2002 to 2005. Before his work in the medical device industry, Mr. Elsesser was a partner in the law firm of Shartsis Friese LLP. Mr. Elsesser received a B.A. from Stanford University and a J.D. from Hastings College of the Law.

Liam became President and CEO on January 1, 2018. He joined Teleflex in April 2009 and shortly thereafter assumed responsibility as President of EMEA. He was then promoted to the position of Executive Vice President and President, International in June 2012. In April 2014, Liam was appointed Executive Vice President and President, Americas. In April 2015, he was named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. From May 2016 to December 2017, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Teleflex, Liam worked at Hill-Rom where he held senior leadership positions from 2002 to 2009. He was the Vice President of International Marketing and Product Development and previously had been Managing Director of their UK & Ireland businesses. Liam holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from the University of Limerick.

Jean-Claude Dubacher is Chairman and CEO of B. Braun of America Inc., which includes B. Braun Medical Inc., B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®. Mr. Dubacher joined B. Braun in August 2019 as President, B. Braun Medical Inc., and has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of B. Braun Medical Inc. since January 1, 2020. Dubacher’s experience in healthcare spans more than 15 years in consulting and corporate roles including strategy, commercial, supply chain and manufacturing. Prior to joining B. Braun, Dubacher led commercial operations for the Surgical Ophthalmology Division of Johnson & Johnson (formerly Abbott Medical Optics) in Europe. Throughout his career, Mr. Dubacher has demonstrated a passion for focusing on customer needs and supporting people to be successful in developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling products and services that benefit patients. Dubacher holds a Doctorate Degree in law (Dr. iur.) from the University of Zurich in Switzerland, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is a board member for the German American Chamber of Commerce.

Dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced organizations. Utilize keen analysis and insights and team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices. Superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving multiple and complex (sales, human resources, legal, financial, operational) issues and motivating staff to peak performance. Excellent political connections developed as selected member of Fiorello LaGuardia's mayoral team.

Rainer Blair is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Danaher Corporation. Beginning September 2020, Rainer has led Danaher’s $21B global, multi-industry portfolio of businesses. With the help of Danaher’s 67,000 global associates, he is focused on further strengthening Danaher’s position as a leading science and technology company. Rainer is a dedicated leader and practitioner of the Danaher Business System, the company’s pre-eminent operating model and cultural foundation. He is deeply committed to the company’s Core Values and Shared Purpose: Helping Realize Life’s Potential. He has been a principle architect of Danaher’s associate engagement strategy and Diversity + Inclusion journey.

Kent Mattson is a Chief Executive Officer at Lake Region Healthcare and is based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He has worked as Chief Legal Officer/Chief Strategy Officer at Lake Region Healthcare. Kent attended University of Minnesota Duluth between 1985 and 1990 and University of Minnesota Law School between 1990 and 1993.