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Stryker announces intention to nominate Jim Davis to board of directors

Key Takeaway: Stryker has nominated Jim Davis for election to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2027. Davis, currently the CEO of Quest Diagnostics, has a robust background in healthcare and medical technology. His previous roles include CEO of InSightec and leadership positions at General Electric. Stryker's CEO expressed confidence in Davis's ability to advance the company's strategy.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Jim Davis brings extensive leadership experience.
  • His background includes significant roles in healthcare.
  • Stryker's board sees him as a strong addition.

Full Press Release Details

Portage, MI, Nov. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker announces intention to nominate Jim Davis to board of directors
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) announced that its board of directors has nominated Jim Davis for election to the company’s board, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Jim serves as Chairman, CEO and President of Quest Diagnostics. He brings extensive leadership experience across healthcare, medical technology and global operations.
Before joining Quest, Jim served as CEO of InSightec, Inc., a global medical device company. Prior to that, he spent two decades in senior management roles across General Electric’s healthcare and aviation businesses, including five years leading GE’s MRI business. Before GE, Jim led the development of strategic and operating initiatives for clients of McKinsey & Company, Inc.
Jim holds a master’s degree in management from the MIT Sloan School of Management, a master’s degree in science from MIT and a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Michigan.
“We are pleased to have Jim as a nominee for our board,” said Kevin Lobo, Chair and CEO, Stryker. “His deep healthcare experience, operational leadership and understanding of medical technology will be a strong addition as we continue to advance Stryker’s strategy and mission.”
About Stryker Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside our customers around the world, we impact more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com.

Contacts For investor inquiries: Nick Mead, Vice President, Investor Relations at 269-385-2600 or nick.mead@stryker.com

For media inquiries: Kim Montagnino, Vice President, Chief Communications Officer at 269-385-2600 or kim.montagnino@stryker.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jim Davis?

Jim Davis is the Chairman, CEO, and President of Quest Diagnostics.

When will Jim Davis join Stryker's board?

He will join Stryker's board effective January 1, 2027.

What experience does Jim Davis bring?

He has extensive leadership experience in healthcare and medical technology.

What did Stryker's CEO say about Jim Davis?

Kevin Lobo expressed confidence in Davis's ability to advance Stryker's strategy.

Last updated: Nov 9, 2026