St Jude Medical names new executive leadership team

St Jude Medical has named its new executive leadership team, which will take charge of the company alongside incoming president and chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Rousseau.

Effective as of January 1st 2016, Paul Bae will continue to serve as vice-president for human resources and chief compliance officer, while Phil Ebeling will become vice-president and chief technology officer.

Meanwhile, Rachel Ellingson will become vice-president for corporate strategy, with group president Eric Fain to assume responsibility for the global sales and marketing organisations, as well as continuing to have oversight of St Jude Medical's clinical function.

Jason Zellers will continue to serve as vice-president and general counsel, but will also assume executive responsibility for the firm's quality organisation, while Don Zurbay will continue to serve as chief financial officer, taking on additional responsibility for investor relations and IT.

Finally, Scott Thome will continue to serve as vice-president for global operations.

Mr Rousseau said: "This is a remarkable team with a diverse set of experiences and a proven track record that will allow us to continue to transform and diversify the way we develop medical technologies."