- Zeus, a leading supplier of custom polymer components to the
world's most innovative medical device and industrial companies,
names Padraic "Paddy" O'Brien as new CEO
- O'Brien joins Zeus at a pivotal moment as the company enters a
new chapter of growth under EQT ownership
- O'Brien currently serves as Worldwide President of BD
Peripheral Intervention
ORANGEBURG, S.C., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeus, the world's
leading polymer extrusion and catheter design manufacturer, is
excited to announce the appointment of Padraic "Paddy" O'Brien as
Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1,
2024. O'Brien joins Zeus at a pivotal moment as the company
enters a new chapter of growth under EQT ownership.
O'Brien is currently Worldwide President of BD Peripheral
Intervention at Becton, Dickinson, and Company (NYSE: BDX), a
medical technology company focused on advancing clinical therapy
for patients and clinical process for healthcare providers.
Before that, he held various leadership positions within BD,
where he developed an extensive and consistent track record of
delivering durable, sustainable growth while creating a winning
culture. From 2001-2016, he held a series of ascending management
positions within Bard until BD acquired the company in December 2017.
O'Brien holds a Bachelor of Science in Combined Sciences
(Biology and Chemistry) from Santa Clara
University.
Ethan Waxman, Partner within EQT
Private Equity's Advisory Team, said: "We undertook an extensive
search to find Zeus' next CEO, and Paddy's deep domain knowledge
and experience make him perfectly suited to lead the company
through this next phase of growth. We look forward to partnering
with Paddy as we make significant investments in increased
capacity, process improvement, and product innovation."
"We are thrilled to welcome Paddy as the new CEO of Zeus," said
John Groetelaars, Executive Chairman
at Zeus. "He has deep insights and a keen understanding of the
interventional markets targeted by Zeus' customers. His extensive
experience and proven track record make him the ideal leader to
steer Zeus through this exciting chapter of growth and
advancement."
About Zeus
Zeus, headquartered in
Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the
world's leading polymer extrusion and catheter design manufacturer.
With over 55 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy,
automotive, fiber optics, and other leading industries, Zeus'
mission is to provide solutions, enable innovation, and enhance
lives. The company employs over 2,400 people worldwide with
facilities in Aiken, Columbia, Gaston, and Orangeburg, South Carolina; Branchburg, New Jersey; Chattanooga, Tennessee; San Jose, California; Arden Hills, Minnesota; and Letterkenny,
Ireland. For more information, visit www.zeusinc.com.
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