Augmedics Appoints Paul Ziegler as CEO, Gwen Watanabe Named Vice Chair
Slice of Healthcare Team
Dec 13, 2024
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
