LONNY J. CARPENTER

Director Since: June 2020

Committees: Compensation & Talent Development; Finance; Operating (Chair)

Other Public Boards: Novanta, Inc.

Education: B.S., United States Military Academy at West Point

Career Highlights
– Member of the Board of Directors of Novanta Inc., a manufacturer of precision photonic and motion control components and subsystems, 2018 to present
– Member of the Board of Directors of Orchid Orthopedics Solutions (a privately-owned orthopedic medical device outsourcing company), 2019 to present
– Member of the Board of Directors of The Boler Company, (a privately-owned auto part manufacturing company), 2019 to present
– Group President, Global Quality and Business Operations of Stryker Corporation (Stryker), 2016 to 2019
– Group President, Global Quality and Operations of Stryker, 2011 to 2016
– President, Instruments and Medical Division of Stryker, 2006 to 2008
– Captain in the U.S. Army and helicopter pilot having served in leadership roles for the 101st Airborne Division

Qualifications of Particular Relevance to Merit
The Board believes Mr. Carpenter’s broad business background in setting enterprise-wide direction, experience in quality, manufacturing, procurement and logistics strategies from his tenure at Stryker will provide the Board with practical, real-world knowledge and guidance and will strengthen the Company’s efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives.