Insulet taps former Medtronic finance exec McMillan as CFO | Personnel Moves – January 8, 2019

Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) said yesterday that it tapped former Medtronic minimally invasive therapies CFO and finance VP Wayde McMillan as its new chief financial officer, replacing Michael Levitz. The Acton, Mass.-based diabetes-focused medtech company said that McMillan will join the company in February and that Levitz will continue as an advisor for a period following the succession to ensure a smooth transition. McMillan will officially take the role of CFO on March 1. Prior to joining Insulet, McMillan held executive roles in finance at Medtronic, having come to the company during its acquisition of Covidien in 2015. After the acquisition, McMillan helped reorganize the new acquisition into the Medtronic Group structure, the company said. “We are excited to welcome a leader of Wayde’s caliber to Insulet as the company transitions to profitability, expands internationally, and enters its next phase of rapid growth. Wayde has significant expertise scaling large organizations and a thorough understanding of the strategies we are pursuing globally to accelerate growth and build on our strong foundation. We look forward to benefitting from Wayde’s experience as we continue to position the company for long-term success and solidify our leadership in the global management of diabetes. On behalf of the board of directors and the entire company, I want to thank Mike Levitz for his numerous contributions, as well as his support during this transition period. Over the last ...
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