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Mr. Elliott, 58, is Chairman of the Board of Zimmer Holdings, Inc.Previously, he served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer ofZimmer from 2001 to 2007 and President of Zimmer since 1997. Mr. Elliott hasextensive operating and director experience in medical devices, orthopaedicsand other industries. In 2005, Mr. Elliott was selected by InstitutionalInvestor Magazine as the "Best CEO in America" for Healthcare (MedicalSupplies and Devices).
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Prior to his roles at Zimmer, Mr. Elliott was President and ChiefExecutive Officer of Cybex International, Inc. Before assuming his role atCybex, he was a President and Chief Operating Officer of Southam, Inc., andGroup President of John Labatt, Ltd. Previously, he served for 15 years in anumber of executive capacities with American Hospital Supply Corporation, apredecessor to Baxter International, including President of their Far Eastdivisions in Tokyo. He holds a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario.
"Ray is a highly regarded health care industry executive who hassuccessfully led complex global businesses for more than 20 years," said PeteNicholas, Chairman of the Board of Boston Scientific. "He has a keenunderstanding of the role of technology in improving health outcomes, and hewill bring a wealth of valuable experience to our board. We are pleased towelcome Ray to Boston Scientific."
With the election of Mr. Elliott, the Boston Scientific Board increases to15 members.
Boston Scientific is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer ofmedical devices whose products are used in a broad range of interventionalmedical specialties. For more information, please visit:www.bostonscientific.com.
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