Alphatec Spine Announces Management Realignment to Prepare Company for Next Phase of Global Growth
Dirk Kuyper Assumes Role of President, Global Commercial Operations to Drive Global Revenue Growth; Les Cross Assumes Role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to Drive Global Operating Excellence
CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 28, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders, with a focus on treating conditions related to the aging spine, today announced that it has realigned the leadership roles of Dirk Kuyper and Les Cross.
Mr. Kuyper, formerly President and Chief Executive Officer, will assume the role of President, Global Commercial Operations and will remain a member of the Board of Directors. Les Cross, formerly Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, will assume the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The realignment is designed to enhance Alphatec Spine's future revenue growth and operating excellence.
"The realignment capitalizes on both Dirk's and my strengths," said Les Cross. "The ...
