Integra Creates CTO Role, Appoints Elavia, Hutchinson and DiPietro to Executive Team
Teshtar Elavia joins Integra as its first CTO to lead R&D and accelerate product pipeline across imaging, navigation and minimally invasive surgery with over 20 years of industry experience. Michael Hutchinson becomes EVP and chief legal officer overseeing legal, compliance and ESG, while Kerri DiPietro leads the global quality organization.
1. Creation of CTO Role and Elavia Appointment
Integra has established its first chief technology officer position by naming Teshtar Elavia as corporate vice president and CTO. Elavia will align R&D priorities with corporate strategy, accelerate product development programs and expand the innovation pipeline across imaging, navigation and minimally invasive surgery, leveraging over 20 years of leadership in MedTech firms.
2. Hutchinson to Lead Legal, Compliance and ESG Functions
Michael Hutchinson assumes the role of executive vice president, chief legal officer and secretary, overseeing global legal affairs, compliance and ESG initiatives. He brings more than two decades of experience in complex litigation, corporate governance and risk management, having led over 80 acquisitions and integrations at leading medical technology companies.
3. DiPietro to Strengthen Global Quality Management
Kerri DiPietro takes on the role of corporate vice president and chief quality officer, charged with executing the enterprise-wide Compliance Master Plan and harmonizing the global quality management system. Her background includes senior quality leadership at Haemonetics and Boston Scientific, where she drove major improvements in design assurance, supplier quality and regulatory compliance.