NuVasive General Counsel Jason Hannon Appointed As EVP, International

(RTTNews) - NuVasive Inc (NUVA), a medical device maker focused on spine surgery, announced Thursday the appointment of Jason Hannon as Executive Vice President, International. In his new role, he will be responsible for the company's business and commercial operations outside of the United States.

Hannon will be relocating to NuVasive's International headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands where he will drive the Company's international expansion strategy.

Hannon will continue to serve as NuVasive's General Counsel until a successor is identified, for which an active search is underway.

The Company currently provides its minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated spine surgery solutions in more than 30 countries, including Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Spain, Argentina, Brazil and throughout Southeast Asia.

Hannon said, "My immediate focus will be centered on globalizing our business growth, including accelerating investments for rapid growth in specific and targeted ways, as well as aggressively pursuing inorganic growth options to supplement NuVasive's already strong organic expansion."

Hannon brings to his new role extensive experience in key areas of NuVasive's business, including corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory and legal expertise. At NuVasive, he has been involved in developing and driving the Company's strategic direction and has played a key leadership role in support of NuVasive's business growth.