Ned Lipes

Ned Lipes was named executive vice president in September 2003. Mr. Lipes is responsible for advising the Company in the areas of new product and technology acquisitions; legal and intellectual property issues; and maintaining key customer relationships. Mr. Lipes began his career with Stryker in April 1988 as president of Physiotherapy Associates. He went on to serve numerous roles in the Orthopaedics division, including president and vice president, group president. Mr. Lipes holds a B.A. in Administrative Science from Colby College and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.