STAAR Surgical names new COO and Chief Clinical, Regulatory and Medical Affairs Officer

STAAR SURGICAL CO

Warren Foust appointed COO effective April 24, 2023; previously Worldwide President, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Surgical.
Magda Michna, Ph.D., appointed Chief Clinical, Regulatory and Medical Affairs Officer; previously at AcuFocus.
Denise McEachern, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs, plans to retire after shepherding devices through approvals.
Foust receives $550k base salary, 70% target bonus, and $2.75M equity grant with vesting schedule.
Both new officers report to CEO Tom Frinzi; roles support growth of EVO ICL lenses.

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Warren Foust

Chief Operating Officer

STAA · STAAR SURGICAL CO

Effective: 2023-04-24
Filed: March 29, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

On March 29, 2023, STAAR Surgical Company (the “Company”) announced that it named Mr. Warren Foust, age 47, to serve in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 24, 2023.

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Warren Foust was named as Chief Operating Officer at STAAR SURGICAL CO.

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On March 29, 2023, STAAR Surgical Company (the “Company”) announced that it named Mr. Warren Foust, age 47, to serve in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 24, 2023.

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