Mr. Stiles currently serves as a Group President of Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in Medical Technologies ( Stryker ). As Group President, Mr. Stiles oversees the Orthopaedics and Spine business and is also responsible for Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Canada. Stryker s mergers and acquisitions function, global real estate function, and Digital, Robotics and Enabling Technologies also report into Mr. Stiles where he has been in this role since August 2019. Prior to his current position, he served as Group President, Neurotechnology, Instruments, and was responsible for worldwide performance across the Instruments, Neurovascular, Craniomaxillofacial and Spine operating divisions. Earlier in Mr. Stiles 24-year career in Medical Technologies, he served as a division President for both Stryker Instruments and Stryker Spine along with a variety of Marketing and Sales roles. The Board nominated Mr. Stiles to serve on our Board of Directors for the following reasons. In light of his current service at Stryker, Mr. Stiles brings to the Board extensive experience in management and operations of a multinational, diversified business, with significant experience in directing corporate strategy as well as conducting mergers and acquisitions. In his capacity as Group President, he has gained valuable business leadership experience. The Board believes that Mr. Stiles experience enhances the knowledge of the Board and provides useful insights to management.