Zimmer Biomet appoints Kevin Thornal as Group President, Global Businesses and the Americas effective July 1, 2025

ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC.

Thornal appointed to new role effective July 1; reports to CEO Ivan Tornos, leads Americas and global business units.
Former Nevro CEO and Hologic Group President; previously held leadership at Stryker.
Mark Bezjak remains President Americas but ceases as executive officer upon Thornal's start.
Compensation: $850k base, 100% target bonus, ~$5.3M in equity (RSUs + PRSUs); eligible for severance plans.

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Appointed

Kevin Thornal

Group President, Global Businesses and the Americas

ZBH · ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC.

Effective: 2025-07-01
Filed: May 27, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

Kevin Thornal has been appointed to the newly-created position of Group President, Global Businesses and the Americas of the Company, effective July 1, 2025.

Departed

Mark Bezjak

President, Americas

ZBH · ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC.

Effective: 2025-07-01
Filed: May 27, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

Mark Bezjak, President, Americas, will continue to hold such office but will cease to be an executive officer of the Company at the time Mr. Thornal joins the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Kevin Thornal was appointed as Group President, Global Businesses and the Americas at ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC..

Action: appointed
Role: Group President, Global Businesses and the Americas

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Kevin Thornal has been appointed to the newly-created position of Group President, Global Businesses and the Americas of the Company, effective July 1, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Mark Bezjak departed as President, Americas at ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC..

Action: ceased to be an executive officer
Role: President, Americas

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Mark Bezjak, President, Americas, will continue to hold such office but will cease to be an executive officer of the Company at the time Mr. Thornal joins the Company.

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