Medtronic Announces retirement of Milind Shah – VP India Subcontinent

Hyderabad, January 16, 2016: Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in medical technology, services, and solutions, announced today that Milind Shah, Vice President, India Subcontinent (ISC) and Managing Director, India Medtronic Pvt. Ltd., will retire on January 15, 2016. The company’s senior management is conducting a full internal and external search for Mr. Shah’s replacement.

“We deeply appreciate the significant contributions Milind has made to Medtronic. He has been instrumental in achieving market growth, regaining share and demonstrating thought leadership through a cadence of successful product launches and business model innovations,” said Bob White, Senior Vice President and President, Asia Pacific. “Milind has led by example, guided by the Medtronic Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.”

“I made the decision to join Medtronic motivated by the potential of medical technology and the power of our Mission,” said Shah. “The breadth of the Medtronic portfolio and the depth of the company’s reach are supported by a talented team who are committed to ensure that patients have access to our innovative therapies. I am confident that Medtronic will be able to provide value to the Indian healthcare system with strong partnerships for continued growth and success.”

Mr. Shah joined Medtronic as Managing Director in 2004.

Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)