Preston W. Wells serves as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Stryker Corporation, a leading global medical technology company focused on innovative products and services in orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine. In this pivotal role, Wells oversees the company's global financial strategy, including financial planning, reporting, treasury, tax, and investor relations. He plays a key part in driving Stryker's financial performance, supporting its mission to improve patient outcomes through cutting-edge medical solutions while navigating complex regulatory and market landscapes. Wells joined Stryker in 2012 as Vice President of Finance for the Orthopaedics division, where he quickly demonstrated his expertise in financial operations and strategic growth. Prior to Stryker, he spent over a decade at GE Healthcare in various senior finance positions, including Vice President of Finance for the Global Monitoring Solutions business and leadership roles in corporate finance. His tenure at GE honed his skills in managing large-scale international operations, mergers and acquisitions, and profitability enhancement in the healthcare sector. Under Wells' leadership as CFO since 2020, Stryker has achieved significant milestones, including consistent revenue growth exceeding $20 billion annually, strategic acquisitions like Wright Medical, and strong shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases. His strategic foresight has bolstered the company's resilience amid global economic challenges, positioning Stryker for sustained innovation and expansion in medtech. Wells holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Miami University and is a Certified Public Accountant.