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Carlsmed names Richard Heppenstall CFO as Leo Greenstein departs; FY2026 revenue guidance of $74-$78 million reaffirmed
CARLSMED, INC.
- Carlsmed appointed Richard Heppenstall, 55, as CFO effective September 28, 2026; he was previously CFO of ZimVie Inc. until its October 2025 acquisition by ArchiMed SAS.
- Leo Greenstein departed as CFO effective September 25, 2026, receiving $500,000 in cash severance (12 months of base salary), a pro-rated 2026 bonus, and up to 12 months of COBRA premiums.
- Greenstein also received accelerated vesting of 32,856 restricted shares, 19,176 option shares, 26,786 shares of the 2025 Option (44,643 vested total), and 11,244 RSUs.
- Heppenstall's employment agreement sets a $500,000 base salary, a 60% target bonus, and $1,400,000 each in inducement stock options and RSUs; relocation reimbursement is capped at $150,000.
- Carlsmed reaffirmed full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $74 to $78 million, representing 50% growth over 2025 at the midpoint, and noted aprevo Lumbar CMS reimbursement starting October 1.