NuVasive also announced today that Matt Link, currently executive vice president, Strategy, Technology and Corporate Development, is promoted to president. Since joining NuVasive in 2006, Mr. Link has held various roles with increasing scope within the organization, particularly around building the U.S. Commercial organization and most recently bringing his spine and leadership expertise to the product and systems engineering, surgeon education and corporate development functions.

Mr. Lucier commented, "The combination of Chris and Matt at the helm of NuVasive creates the most dynamic leadership team in the industry."


Mr. Lucier will remain involved with the strategic direction of the company as the chairman of the Board. His focus will also be on supporting Mr. Barry and Mr. Link in this leadership transition. Mr. Lucier has been with NuVasive since December 2013, first joining as a member of the Board of Directors, and then stepping in as chairman and CEO in May 2015.

The Company will further discuss the management transition plan on its third quarter 2018 earnings call scheduled for October 30, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT.


About NuVasive
NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) is the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery and beyond with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions designed to deliver reproducible and clinically-proven surgical outcomes. The Company's portfolio includes access instruments, implantable hardware, biologics, software systems for surgical planning, navigation and imaging solutions, magnetically adjustable implant systems for spine and orthopedics, and intraoperative monitoring service offerings. With over $1 billion in revenues, NuVasive has an approximate 2,400 person workforce in more than 40 countries serving surgeons, hospitals and patients.


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