Medtronic taps 1st chief sustainability officer to lead the charge toward environmental goals

Fierce Biotech February 16, 2024
Andrea Park

Medtronic has created a new executive role dedicated to achieving the company’s lofty environmental sustainability goals.

The medtech giant’s first-ever chief sustainability officer is Raman Venkatesh, Ph.D., according to a LinkedIn post this week from Ken Washington, Ph.D., Medtronic’s chief technology and innovation officer.

“In this newly created role, Raman will be responsible for leading the development and execution of Medtronic’s Environmental Sustainability strategy,” Washington wrote. “I am excited to see Raman and his team drive Medtronic forward on our sustainability journey. I am confident that together we will shape and unlock new innovative solutions that serve our patients and our planet.”

MassDevice was first to report the news.

Venkatesh will step into the new role—as part of Washington’s leadership...

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