Medtronic plc, a global leader in healthcare technology, is adding to its Global Operations and Supply Chain leadership team with the appointment of
Dov Shenkman as vice president, Global Supply Chain. 

Shenkman brings extensive experience and success in operations leadership, spanning multiple domestic and international industries and markets. Most recently, he was Group Vice President for Supply Chain Operations, Inventory, and Transportation at Walgreens.

At Medtronic, Shenkman is responsible for pan-Medtronic supply chain strategy and performance. He will be leading end-to-end planning, distribution, logistics, and trade operations while guiding expanding supply chain capabilities, processes, and programs.

“We are fortunate to have Dov joining our leadership team, especially during this critical and challenging time for supply chains,” said Greg Smith, executive vice president of Global Operations and Supply Chain. “His background and proven leadership will be instrumental in evolving our Global Supply Chain organization to be more agile, faster, and better at delivering for our patients and customers.”

Before leading supply chain operations at Walgreens, Shenkman led transformational initiatives for the supply chain organizations of OfficeMax, General Motors, and Federal-Mogul Corporation. He also consulted at i2 Technologies, recently acquired by JDA Software, a full-service supply chain management company that provided consulting, technology, and managed services, as the leader of their supply chain strategic advisory group.

About Medtronic

Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people across 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), visit www.Medtronic.com, and @Medtronic on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Contacts:
Kehinde Odubote
Global Operations and Supply Chain Communications
1-612-207-4466

Ryan Weispfenning
Investor Relations
+1-763-505-4626