Michel J. Voigt serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Merit Medical Systems, Inc., a global leader in medical device manufacturing and distribution. With over 25 years of progressive experience in human resources leadership within the medical device and healthcare industries, Voigt joined Merit in 2021 as Senior Vice President of Human Resources before ascending to his current role. His career trajectory includes pivotal positions at NuVasive, Inc., where he was Senior Vice President of Human Resources, overseeing global HR strategies during a period of rapid growth and acquisition integration; Integra LifeSciences, as Vice President of Global Human Resources; and Stryker Corporation, where he held various senior HR roles focused on talent development and organizational effectiveness. Voigt's notable achievements include spearheading HR transformations that enhanced employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across multinational teams. At NuVasive, he led the HR function through a major merger with Globus Medical, streamlining operations and retaining key talent amid complex integrations. His expertise in talent acquisition, leadership development, and change management has consistently driven cultural alignment and business performance, earning him recognition for fostering high-performing, innovative workforces in competitive sectors. In his role at Merit Medical, Voigt directs the company's comprehensive HR strategy, supporting a workforce of over 7,000 employees across 30+ countries. He champions initiatives in employee experience, succession planning, and total rewards, aligning human capital with Merit's mission to improve patient outcomes through innovative medical solutions. Under his leadership, Merit has advanced its commitment to a people-first culture, positioning the organization for sustained growth in the dynamic medtech landscape.