Device manufacturer Medtronic has appointed Mark Ploof as its new senior vice president of global operations and business services.
Ploof's appointment will begin October 31. He will serve on the company's executive committee and will lead its global operations, information technology, facilities, and real estate and business services functions, which also include its ongoing efforts to integrate the businesses it acquired in its purchase of Covidien in 2015.
Ploof joins Medtronic from marketing firm YP, where he served as chief customer experience officer. He will replace Gary Ellis, who is retiring after 27 years with the company.
