Brian Snider appointed new CEO
SAINT PAUL, Minn., November 9, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spineology Inc. (“Spineology” or the “Company”), the leader in ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery, today announced that John Booth will resign from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Spineology, effective November 10, 2023. The Board of Directors has selected Brian Snider as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective November 13, 2023. Mr. Booth will remain with Spineology through 2024 and serve in an advisory role to enable a smooth transition. Mr. Booth will also resign from the Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors has nominated Mr. Snider as Director.
Snider joins Spineology with nearly two decades of progressive leadership experience in the medical device industry. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Marketing for Alphatec Spine (NASDAQ: ATEC), as a member of the executive leadership team responsible for growing the company’s market capitalization from $20 million to more than $1.2 billion. During his tenure at ATEC, he was responsible for a variety of marketing and product development disciplines. Most recently he was responsible for the Biologics, Cervical and Thoracolumbar business units. Before joining ATEC, Snider spent nine years at NuVasive, Inc., a leader in innovative products and procedures for minimally disruptive spine surgery. During his tenure at NuVasive, Snider held senior-level marketing roles in the Thoracolumbar business segment, including its flagship procedure, XLIF®. Mr. Snider received his BBA in Marketing and Information Systems from George Washington University and his MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.
“It has been a great privilege to work with a talented and passionate group of employees within the company, who together have significantly advanced the field of ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery over the company’s history,” said John Booth. “I am confident that the company will continue to grow and deliver disruptive solutions under Brian’s leadership as Spineology’s next CEO.”
Ed Spencer, chairman of the Spineology Board, expressed gratitude for Booth’s leadership. “On behalf of Spineology’s Board of Directors, our employees and shareholders, I express my deep gratitude to John for his success in leading the company, as well as for his service as a member of Spineology’s Board of Directors for more than 20 years .”
“As we prepared for John’s retirement, the Board unanimously agreed that Brian Snider was well suited to lead Spineology,” Spencer continued. “His years of experience growing evolutionary businesses in the minimally invasive spine market will enable him to immediately contribute to Spineology’s continued success.”
“I am excited to join the Spineology team,” said Snider. “Spineology is a company with a unique procedural foundation backed by strong clinical data. I am confident that we will achieve growth and surgical advancements in this next phase. I would like to thank the Board of Directors for the opportunity to serve the Spineology team, shareholders and, most importantly, our patients.”
About Spineology:
Spineology Inc. is at the forefront of ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery, revolutionizing the way spine surgeons treat and heal back pain. Our patented Mesh technology sets us apart from traditional fusion procedures, allowing surgeons to optimize results while minimizing tissue disruption and improving patient recovery. With a strong commitment to patient-centered care and enabling disruptive technologies, Spineology continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in spine surgery today with the tools of tomorrow.
Contacts
Jamison Young
Finance Director
651-256-8504
jyoung@spineology.com
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