Key Highlights
- Paul Ziegler named President and CEO of Augmedics, succeeding interim CEO Gwen Watanabe, who transitions to Vice Chair of the Board.
- Ziegler brings 20 years of medical device expertise, with a focus on commercial and operational excellence in scaling high-growth companies.
- Augmedics’ xvision Spine System® achieves key milestones, including FDA clearance for CT-Fluoro registration and treating 100+ patients in one week.
- Ziegler to lead Augmedics into its next phase of commercial growth, further solidifying its position as a leader in AR surgical navigation.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “I am thrilled to join the Augmedics team and build on the foundation they’ve established as the leading spine-based AR platform on the market.” — Paul Ziegler, President and CEO at Augmedics
- “In Paul, we’ve found a dynamic leader with incredible energy and all the qualities needed to take Augmedics to the next level as we continue to advance our world-class AR surgical navigation offerings.” — Rick Anderson, Chairman of the Board at Augmedics
SoHC's Take
This appointment signals Augmedics’ readiness to scale further in the competitive AR surgical navigation market. With the proven success of their xvision Spine System®, which redefines surgical precision, Ziegler’s leadership will likely drive innovation and broader adoption of AR solutions in spine surgery. Augmedics is well-positioned to lead the charge in transforming surgical outcomes through groundbreaking technology.
