WARSAW, Ind., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zimmer Holdings, Inc. announced today that Jeffrey B. Paulsen has joined the Company as Group President, Global Businesses. He will have responsibility for Zimmer Spine, Zimmer Dental, Zimmer Trauma and Zimmer Orthopaedic Surgical Products. Mr. Paulsen will report to David Dvorak, Zimmer Holdings President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Paulsen most recently served as Chief Operating Officer for MPS Group Inc., a privately held environmental services and facility management firm. From 1996 to 2006, he held a number of increasingly responsible executive roles at Stryker Corporation, including President, Orthopaedic Reconstructive Division. He has also held management roles at Ford Motor Company, McDonnell Douglas Corporation and TriMas Corporation.
“It’s a privilege for me to join Zimmer and help build on the Company’s legacy of helping medical professionals provide solutions for their patients,” said Mr. Paulsen. “There is great promise in the markets where the Global Businesses Group operates, and I look forward to working with the teams in Spine, Trauma, Dental and OSP to maximize that potential.”
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