Jason M. Pickett serves as the Interim Chief Financial Officer at Avanos Medical, Inc., a leading medical device company focused on innovative solutions for pain management and acute care. With over 20 years of experience in finance and operations within the healthcare and manufacturing sectors, Pickett brings a proven track record of driving financial performance and strategic growth. He joined Avanos in 2018 as Vice President of Finance, quickly advancing through roles that honed his expertise in financial planning, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to Avanos, Pickett held senior finance positions at Halyard Health and Kimberly-Clark Health Care, where he played a pivotal role in the successful spin-off of Halyard Health from Kimberly-Clark in 2014, managing complex financial restructurings and achieving significant cost savings. His achievements include optimizing supply chain finances to reduce operational costs by 15% and leading capital allocation strategies that supported multiple product launches and international expansions. Pickett's strategic acumen has been recognized with industry awards for financial leadership in medtech. In his current role as Interim CFO, Pickett oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and compliance, while guiding Avanos through a period of transformation amid evolving market dynamics. He is instrumental in enhancing shareholder value through disciplined capital management and fostering partnerships that align with the company's mission to advance patient outcomes. A Certified Public Accountant and MBA graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Pickett is committed to ethical governance and sustainable growth.