Merit Medical appoints Joe Wright President; Lampropoulos remains CEO

MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC

Joseph C. Wright appointed President effective May 15, 2024, succeeding Fred Lampropoulos, who remains CEO.
Wright previously served as Chief Commercial Officer; he is Lampropoulos's brother-in-law.
Base salary increased to $750,000; target bonus set at 50%; one-time RSU grant of $475,000.
Board continues CEO succession search for Lampropoulos' planned retirement end of 2025, aided by Korn Ferry.

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Fred P. Lampropoulos

President

MMSI · MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC

Effective: 2024-05-15
Successor: Joseph C. Wright
Filed: May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

In connection with Mr. Wright’s appointment, Fred P. Lampropoulos resigned as President of Merit. Mr. Lampropoulos will continue to serve as Merit’s Chief Executive Officer.

Appointed

Joseph C. Wright

President

MMSI · MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC

Effective: 2024-05-15
Filed: May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

The Board of Directors of Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (“Merit”) appointed Joseph C. Wright as President of Merit, effective as of May 15, 2024.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Fred P. Lampropoulos resigned as President at MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC.

Action: resigned
Role: President

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In connection with Mr. Wright’s appointment, Fred P. Lampropoulos resigned as President of Merit. Mr. Lampropoulos will continue to serve as Merit’s Chief Executive Officer.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Joseph C. Wright was appointed as President at MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC.

Action: appointed
Role: President

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The Board of Directors of Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (“Merit”) appointed Joseph C. Wright as President of Merit, effective as of May 15, 2024.

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