NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greatbatch, Inc. (NYSE:GB) today announced that Kevin C. Melia has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Melia will also serve on the Board’s audit committee and science and technology committee. The Company also announced the appointment of Bill R. Sanford as Vice Chairman of the Board. “We are very pleased to welcome Kevin Melia to our Board of Directors,” said Thomas J. Hook, President and Chief Executive Officer of Greatbatch, Inc. “He brings a wealth of experience to Greatbatch and his extensive financial and operations background will further strengthen the overall depth of our Board. I’m also pleased that Bill Sanford will be taking on an expanded role with our Board. Over the past seven years his medical industry background along with his strategic business development expertise has been instrumental to our success. Both Kevin and Bill bring significant experience that will help position the company for continued growth.”
