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Stryker expands board to 12, elects Quest Diagnostics CEO Jim Davis effective Jan 1, 2027
STRYKER CORP
- Board increased authorized directors from 11 to 12 and elected James E. Davis to fill the vacancy; term begins January 1, 2027.
- Davis has been CEO and President of Quest Diagnostics since November 2022 and Chairman of the Quest board since April 2023.
- Prior roles: CEO of InSightec, two decades at GE including five years leading GE's MRI business, and earlier McKinsey client work.
- Not appointed to any board committee at this time; pay will match other non-employee directors per the 2026 proxy statement.
- CEO Kevin Lobo cited Davis's healthcare experience and medical-technology understanding as the rationale for the nomination.