2025Year12Month3Day,Instrument Family learned that,MedtronicMedtronic Announces Key Leadership Appointment: Gerald“Jeb"Danny (Gerald “Jeb” Denny) Ph.D. officially assumed the position of Acute Care and Monitoring (ACM`) Chief Medical Officer.`

Dr. Danny has extensive and profound medical and product expertise, and his joining is a significant addition to Medtronic.ACMSignificant boost to the business. On one hand, it strengthens the medical strategic planning of this business; on the other hand, it further solidifies Medtronic's leading position in the industry. Under his leadership, Medtronic plans to deepen its close relationships with the global healthcare industry, customers, partners, and professional associations. Dr. Danny will focus on achievingACMThe vision of the business is to empower healthcare professionals with world-class technology, enabling personalized care for patients anytime, anywhere.

Kate, President of Medtronic's Acute Care and Monitoring Business·Benedict (Kate Benedict")" said, "We are extremely honored to welcome Dr. Danny to join Medtronic.ACM"As an important part of the company's medical surgical product portfolio, Dr. Danny always prioritizes patient needs, which is highly aligned with our company's mission. I firmly believe that with his expertise, he will play a key role in accelerating innovation and growth in our business."

Before joining Medtronic, Dr. Danny worked atBDCompany. InBDDuring his tenure, he was responsible for leading medical affairs across multiple technologies and businesses, covering areas such as urology and critical care, smart connected care, and vascular access devices. Prior to this, he also served at the American Institute of Medical Reviews (MRIoA) the Chief Medical Officer of the institute, which is a leader in the field of healthcare management.

Dr. Danny on this joining Medtronic andACMThe business expressed a positive attitude: "I am very pleased to join Medtronic at a time when personalized patient care is becoming a leading issue in healthcare.ACMBusiness. I fully support Medtronic's commitment to patient safety and innovation, and I am dedicated to helping the company revolutionize the future of healthcare, alleviating patient suffering, restoring health, and extending life."

Even in his new role, Dr. Danny will continue to devote part of his time to practicing at the Physician Care Clinic in Decatur, Georgia. This arrangement helps him maintain cutting-edge insights in patient care, clinical practice, and innovation.

From a professional qualification perspective, Dr. Danny holds dual certifications in nephrology and internal medicine and has worked as both a nephrologist and a hospital physician. His academic background is equally impressive, having earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a Master of Science in Clinical Research from Vanderbilt University. This appointment will undoubtedly inject new vitality and momentum into Medtronic's Acute Care and Monitoring business development.