GIÈRES (GRENOBLE), France and NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eCential Robotics is pleased to
announce the appointment of Clément Vidal as its new Chief
Executive Officer. Clément Vidal, an Ecole Polytechnique and
Stanford University graduate, has 20
years of experience in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device
industry, especially as CEO of surgical robotics
company Endocontrol. Clément will be succeeding Stéphane
Lavallée, founder, who will now serve as non-executive Chairman of
the Board.
"Through his excellent management of key strategic development
programs within eCential Robotics, Clément has proven himself to be
not only an amazing leader, but a visionary with a solid
understanding of the surgical robotics market," said Lavallée.
"I am most confident that Clément will succeed in taking the
company to the next level, with the same passion and commitment to
innovation that has always been our hallmark."
A unique company and product
Founded in 2009, eCential Robotics started its journey with only
a handful of visionary engineers to invent the surgical
technologies of the future. Working hand-in-hand with leading
surgeons around the world, the company developed the first open,
unified yet modular and scalable 2D/3D imaging, navigation and
robotic guidance system for spine surgery. Recognized with
several innovation awards, the company attracted strong funding
partners, leading to an initial limited release in Europe with over 10 systems sold and
installed. Having received FDA clearance for its platform, the team
is now gearing up to develop its activities in the US.
Accelerating activities with implant partners and US
customers
"I am honored to take on the role of CEO at such an exciting
time for the company," said Vidal. "The team recently demonstrated
its ability to successfully partner with MedTech companies, as well
as commercialize our proprietary robotics system by signing a
supply contract with a major healthcare group in the United States."
Under Clément Vidal's leadership, eCential Robotics will continue
to build a culture of excellence, enhance the company's product
portfolio roadmap, develop its commercial activities in the US as
well as partner internationally with implant manufacturers, tech
companies and research labs to expand the range of Applications
available on its unique Open eCential Platform.
About eCential Robotics
eCential Robotics is a French and US based company, founded by
Stéphane Lavallée and part of the Grenoble Haventure network,
specializing in surgical robotics. It has developed an open,
unified yet modular and scalable 2D/3D imaging, navigation, and
robotic platform aiming to improve bone surgery outcomes. With more
than 100 patents and 7 trademarks, eCential Robotics is pursuing a
disruptive innovation strategy, enabling third parties to develop
surgical Apps in its ecosystem. Thanks to multiple partnerships
already established with implant manufacturers, tech companies, and
research labs, eCential Robotics is positioned as a leader in the
fast-growing surgical robotics market and aspires to become the
world leader in open robotic platforms.
Please visit www.ecential-robotics.com and follow on
LinkedIn (eCential Robotics).
Media contact
Matthieu VILLE
matthieu.ville@ecential-robotics.com
Investor relations
Benjamin COLAS
benjamin.colas@ecential-robotics.com
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