LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ:LIVN), a market-leading medical technology company, today announced Trui Hebbelinck has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer for the Company. Hebbelinck will lead global human resources, serve on the Executive Leadership Team and report to Chief Executive Officer Damien McDonald.
“Trui brings incredible expertise to LivaNova and has a history of exceptional results,” said McDonald. “I look forward to working together with Trui to ensure we offer employees a workplace where they can thrive and embrace a culture with a patient-first mindset.”
Hebbelinck’s career spans more than 20 years in healthcare, financial services and energy. She began as an HR manager in a private hospital, after which she joined General Electric followed by Shell. Hebbelinck has driven various talent programs, acquisition integrations and HR transformations, contributing to substantial growth for the companies where she has worked.
“I am eager to return to the healthcare industry and offer my support to the LivaNova team,” said Hebbelinck. “The commitment of LivaNova to improve the lives of patients is evident and compelling. Helping advance this growing company is an opportunity that I am really looking forward to.”
Hebbelinck earned a Master of Science in Psychology from Ghent University in Belgium and a post-graduate degree in Business Management & Administration from the University of Leuven in Belgium.
About LivaNova
LivaNova PLC is a global medical technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improve the lives of patients around the world. LivaNova’s advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare systems. Headquartered in London, LivaNova has a presence in more than 100 countries worldwide. The Company currently employs approximately 4,000 employees. LivaNova operates as two businesses: Cardiovascular and Neuromodulation, with operating headquarters in Mirandola (Italy) and Houston (U.S.), respectively.
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