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• Patrick Miles will be promoted to President of the Americas, and will report to Keith Valentine, President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Miles will oversee NuVasive's global creative product portfolio including marketing and development, clinical research, surgeon education, and sales for the Americas. Since 2001, Mr. Miles has devoted considerable energy and vision to leading the development and marketing efforts that have helped make NuVasive the unique and results-oriented spine company it is today.
  

• Jeffrey Rydin will be promoted to Executive Vice President of Sales, Americas. Mr. Rydin will assume direct sales responsibility for the entire Americas' sales force. He also will serve as Chairman of our newly formed Global Sales Executive Committee designed to ensure that NuVasive's global sales and marketing strategy is carried out to maximize results. Mr. Rydin has made enormous contributions to our top line growth since joining NuVasive from Johnson & Johnson four years ago.
  

• Jason Hannon will be promoted to Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Hannon will continue to be responsible for strategic planning, business development, and legal. His role will expand to include government affairs and broader administrative influence. Since joining NuVasive from private practice, Mr. Hannon has successfully taken on increasing responsibility and operational influence.
  

NuVasive is focused on expanding internationally and has added Executive Vice Presidents for both Asia and Europe that will report to Keith Valentine, President and Chief Operating Officer:

• Takaaki Tanaka has been appointed Executive Vice President of Asia Pacific. Mr. Tanaka will drive sales and strategic business initiatives in the Asi
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