LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Orthofix International N.V. (NASDAQ:OFIX) (the Company) today announced
that effective March 1, 2011, Brian McCollum has been promoted to Chief
Financial Officer. Mr. McCollum had been serving as the Company's
Interim Chief Financial Officer since January 2011. Mr. McCollum has
been with the Company for close to 10 years in various roles of
increasing responsibilities. Mr. McCollum will be responsible for
overseeing all financial activities including investor relations. Alan
Milinazzo, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated,
"We are delighted to be able to promote Brian into the CFO position.
Throughout his 10 year tenure with Orthofix he has taken on roles of
increasing responsibility, including successfully serving as the Vice
President of Finance for our largest domestic and international business
units which gives him tremendous insight into our businesses worldwide."
About Orthofix
Orthofix International, N.V. is a global medical device company offering
a broad line of minimally invasive surgical and non-surgical products
for the spine, orthopedic, and sports medicine market sectors, that
address the lifelong bone-and-joint health needs of patients of all ages
- helping them achieve a more active and mobile lifestyle. Orthofix's
products are widely distributed around the world to orthopedic surgeons
and patients via Orthofix's sales representatives and its subsidiaries,
and via collaborations with other leading orthopedic product companies.
In addition, Orthofix is collaborating and investing in R&D activities
with leading medical institutions such as the Musculoskeletal Transplant
Foundation, the Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation, The
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the National
Osteoporosis Institute. For more information about Orthofix, please
visit www.orthofix.com.
Orthofix International N.V.
Brian McCollum, 214-937-2927
Chief
Financial Officer
brianmccollum@orthofix.com
Source: Orthofix International N.V.
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