Mazor Robotics appointed a new vice president of business development to lead efforts in spreading the company's image-based medical robotics.
"Last year, we began an effort to expand the use of Mazor's core proprietary technology beyond our current indications to further develop our business with the focus on continued growth and innovation," said Mazor CEO Ori Hadomi. "This effort has progressed to the point where a proven business development leader will move our initiatives forward and maximize our opportunities to heal through innovation."
The company appointed Ron A. Tavlin to the vice president of business development role, a newly created position that reports directly to Mr. Hadomi. Mr. Tavlin has more than 25 years of experience in public and private companies, serving as a consultant to support Medtronic ventures and corporate development teams where his emphasis was on supporting the company's activities in Europe, Middle East and Africa, as well as the Asia Pacific.
He also has experience as COO of BlueWind Medical and co-founded Omega Capital, a private equity fund focused on early and middle market, as well as turnaround opportunities.
"Ron Tavlin brings to Mazor an impressive business development track record," said Mr. Hadomi. "He will lead the implementation of our strategies to develop Mazor's business beyond our current spine focus as we pursue our goal of being the leader in image-based medical robotics."