Michael P. Kaminski Named Chief Executive Officer, Effective January 1,
2009
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stereotaxis, Inc. (Nasdaq: STXS), today announced a leadership transition plan under which Michael P. Kaminski, currently President and Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board, will assume the title and responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2009. At that time, he will replace Bevil J. Hogg, who has served as the CEO since 1997 and will remain an active member of the Company's Board of Directors.
"With the expected return of the magnetic irrigated catheter in the short term, Stereotaxis is poised to drive towards fully implementing its business plan with a strong focus on commercial success," said Bevil J. Hogg, Chief Executive Officer of Stereotaxis. "We have reached a point where my own expertise in creating a new technology and the organization to support it should ideally be succeeded by a leader who brings the experience, expertise and focus necessary for operational execution and who can lead Stereotaxis to greater commercial success. Therefore, I've been working with the Board on a transition plan that involves my passing the CEO baton to Mike as of January 1, 2009. The Board and I believe that Mike has demonstrated the operational capability as well as the strategic vision to drive this company forward and achieve increasing levels of shareholder returns."
Mr. Kaminski, 48, joined Stereotaxis in April 2002 as Chief Operating
Officer. Prior to coming to Stereotaxis, he spent nearly 20 years with
Hill- Rom Company (Hillenbrand Industries). In his last position as Senior
Vice President of North American Sales and Service, he was responsible for
sales and service for the North American hospital business with revenue
exceeding $750 million. Mr. Kaminski began his career at Hill-Rom in a
manufacturing management position and then worked in severa
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