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Strategic Initiatives

ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. · 2026-09-08 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Zimmer Biomet announced leadership appointments intended to streamline its Americas and Global Business Group organizations and accelerate its U.S. go-to-market transformation. Effective October 1, Gary Campbell will become President, Americas, and Brian Hatcher will become President, Recon, S.E.T., CMFT, Neuro and Biosurgery; Bradley Kessler will become President, Americas – Robotics, Technology and Data. Campbell will lead commercial strategy and execution across the United States, Canada and Latin America, while Hatcher will lead global portfolio strategy across most of the company’s businesses, including Global Knees and Hips. Kevin Thornal will leave the company on September 30, 2026, after a transition period.

Key facts

• Effective October 1, 2026, Gary Campbell will become President, Americas, and Brian Hatcher will become President, Recon, S.E.T., CMFT, Neuro and Biosurgery. source
• Kevin Thornal, Group President, Global Businesses and the Americas, will leave Zimmer Biomet on September 30, 2026, after a transition period. source
• Gary Campbell, Brian Hatcher and Bradley Kessler will report directly to Zimmer Biomet Chairman, President and CEO Ivan Tornos. source
• Gary Campbell, as President, Americas, will be responsible for commercial strategy and execution across the United States, Canada and Latin America. source
• Brian Hatcher will lead global portfolio strategy and execution across most of Zimmer Biomet’s businesses, expanding his remit to include Global Knees and Hips. source
• Lou Galrao, President of Reconstruction (Knees and Hips), will report to Brian Hatcher. source
• Bradley Kessler will lead commercial strategy, growth and adoption of Zimmer Biomet’s robotics, digital and technology solutions in the Americas, and its global service and capital solutions contracting business. source
• Zimmer Biomet announced leadership appointments intended to streamline its Americas and Global Business Group organizations for greater focus and agility. source