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ALAMEDA, Calif.,Aug. 27, 2025/PRNewswire/ --Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE:PEN), the world's leading thrombectomy company, today announced the promotion ofShruthi Narayanto President of the company, effectiveSeptember 1, 2025. She will continue to report toAdam Elsesser, who served in the role of President prior to this promotion and will continue in his roles as chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Penumbra.
"Shruthi is a dynamic, seasoned leader whose passion for innovation and proven ability to inspire global teams make her the obvious choice for this critical role," said Mr. Elsesser. "Her vision and focus on excellence will undoubtedly help sustain Penumbra's exceptional growth and market leadership, expanding access to our life-saving technology to patients around the world."
"Shruthi is a dynamic, seasoned leader whose passion for innovation and proven ability to inspire global teams make her the obvious choice for this critical role," said Mr. Elsesser. "Her vision and focus on excellence will undoubtedly help sustain Penumbra's exceptional growth and market leadership, expanding access to our life-saving technology to patients around the world."
A 20-year veteran in the medical device industry, Ms. Narayan was most recently president of Penumbra's interventional business where she led the day-to-day operations and oversaw the growth initiatives of both the company's neuro and vascular franchises. She joined Penumbra in 2013 as a product manager starting off on the stroke franchise, then transitioning to help build the peripheral vascular division, commercializing Penumbra's vascular portfolio of embolization and thrombectomy products globally. Ms. Narayan began her medical device career at Medtronic in 2006, working in engineering, regulatory affairs and then in the cardiovascular sales organization.
"Penumbra has been at the forefront of blood clot care for more than 20 years, advancing the most innovative technologies to address conditions from head-to-toe like stroke and pulmonary embolism," said Ms. Narayan. "I am honored to carry on and expand our legacy of innovation and look forward to continuing this paradigm shift in patient care."
Ms. Narayan received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Anna University,Indiaand a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering fromUniversity of Southern California, with a focus on Medical Device Commercialization.
About PenumbraPenumbra, Inc., the world's leading thrombectomy company, is focused on developing the most innovative technologies for challenging medical conditions such as ischemic stroke, venous thromboembolism such as pulmonary embolism, and acute limb ischemia. Our broad portfolio, which includes computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT), centers on removing blood clots from head-to-toe with speed, safety and simplicity. By pioneering these innovations, we support healthcare providers, hospitals and clinics in more than 100 countries, working to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. For more information, visitwww.penumbrainc.comand connect onInstagram,LinkedInandX.
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