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CVRx CRO Robert John departs; Paul Verrastro named interim head of sales
CVRx, Inc.
- Robert John terminated as CRO effective Aug 10, 2026; eligible for severance under employment agreement.
- Paul Verrastro named Interim Head of Sales, effective immediately; leads search for permanent successor.
- Verrastro has 30+ years med-device sales experience; former CMO at CVRx, previously Guidant, Boston Scientific, Medtronic.
- CEO Kevin Hykes cites revised commercial outlook and need to improve commercial execution for the change.