Louis Shapiro, who was president and CEO of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, joined Zimmer Biomet's board of directors, the devicemaker said Jan. 3.
Mr. Shapiro stepped down from his leadership role to retire in 2023 and was succeeded by Bryan Kelly, MD. Mr. Shapiro joined HSS in 2006 and previously worked at Geisinger Health System in Danville, Pa., according to a news release.
"With a long history of leadership in the industry, and as the former President and CEO of a leading healthcare system, Lou brings a significant depth of industry leadership experience, a unique customer perspective and a shared lifetime commitment to our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for people around the world," Zimmer Biomet's Board Chair, Chris Begley, said in the release.