InspireMD Announces the Appointment of Raymond W. Cohen to its Board of Directors
InspireMD (Nasdaq: NSPR), developer of the CGuard® Prime carotid stent system, has appointed Raymond W. Cohen to its Board of Directors. Cohen brings over 40 years of medical technology leadership experience, most notably as CEO of Axonics, which he led to a $3.7 billion acquisition by Boston Scientific in 2024.
Cohen's appointment comes at a strategic time following the PMA approval of InspireMD's CGuard Prime carotid stent system. His extensive experience includes leading SoniVie Ltd. (acquired for $600 million), and serving as CEO of Vessix Vascular and Cardiac Science. The company aims to leverage Cohen's expertise in scaling commercial operations as it focuses on the U.S. market launch of its stroke prevention technology.
InspireMD (Nasdaq: NSPR), sviluppatore del sistema di stent carotideo CGuard® Prime, ha nominato Raymond W. Cohen nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Cohen vanta oltre 40 anni di esperienza nella leadership nel settore delle tecnologie mediche, in particolare come CEO di Axonics, che ha guidato verso un'acquisizione da 3,7 miliardi di dollari da parte di Boston Scientific nel 2024.
La nomina di Cohen arriva in un momento strategico, a seguito dell'approvazione PMA del sistema di stent carotideo CGuard Prime di InspireMD. La sua vasta esperienza include la guida di SoniVie Ltd. (acquisita per 600 milioni di dollari) e il ruolo di CEO di Vessix Vascular e Cardiac Science. L'azienda intende sfruttare l'esperienza di Cohen per espandere le operazioni commerciali, concentrandosi sul lancio nel mercato statunitense della sua tecnologia per la prevenzione dell'ictus.
InspireMD (Nasdaq: NSPR), desarrollador del sistema de stent carotídeo CGuard® Prime, ha nombrado a Raymond W. Cohen en su Junta Directiva. Cohen aporta más de 40 años de experiencia en liderazgo en tecnología médica, destacando su rol como CEO de Axonics, empresa que lideró hasta una adquisición de 3.7 mil millones de dólares por Boston Scientific en 2024.
El nombramiento de Cohen llega en un momento estratégico tras la aprobación PMA del sistema de stent carotídeo CGuard Prime de InspireMD. Su amplia experiencia incluye dirigir SoniVie Ltd. (adquirida por 600 millones de dólares) y desempeñarse como CEO de Vessix Vascular y Cardiac Science. La compañía busca aprovechar la experiencia de Cohen para escalar las operaciones comerciales, enfocándose en el lanzamiento en el mercado estadounidense de su tecnología para la prevención de accidentes cerebrovasculares.
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InspireMD (Nasdaq : NSPR), développeur du système de stent carotidien CGuard® Prime, a nommé Raymond W. Cohen à son conseil d'administration. Cohen apporte plus de 40 ans d'expérience en leadership dans le domaine des technologies médicales, notamment en tant que PDG d'Axonics, qu'il a conduit à une acquisition de 3,7 milliards de dollars par Boston Scientific en 2024.
Cette nomination intervient à un moment stratégique, suite à l'approbation PMA du système de stent carotidien CGuard Prime d'InspireMD. Son expérience étendue inclut la direction de SoniVie Ltd. (acquise pour 600 millions de dollars) ainsi que son rôle de PDG chez Vessix Vascular et Cardiac Science. L'entreprise souhaite s'appuyer sur l'expertise de Cohen pour développer ses opérations commerciales, en se concentrant sur le lancement de sa technologie de prévention des AVC sur le marché américain.
InspireMD (Nasdaq: NSPR), Entwickler des CGuard® Prime Karotis-Stentsystems, hat Raymond W. Cohen in seinen Vorstand berufen. Cohen bringt über 40 Jahre Führungserfahrung im Bereich Medizintechnik mit, insbesondere als CEO von Axonics, das er 2024 zu einer 3,7-Milliarden-Dollar-Übernahme durch Boston Scientific üٱ.
Cohens Ernennung erfolgt zu einem strategisch wichtigen Zeitpunkt nach der PMA-Zulassung des CGuard Prime Karotis-Stentsystems von InspireMD. Seine umfangreiche Erfahrung umfasst die Leitung von SoniVie Ltd. (für 600 Millionen Dollar erworben) sowie die Position des CEO bei Vessix Vascular und Cardiac Science. Das Unternehmen plant, Cohens Expertise zur Skalierung der kommerziellen Aktivitäten zu nutzen und konzentriert sich auf die Markteinführung seiner Schlaganfallpräventionstechnologie in den USA.
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MIAMI, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InspireMD, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSPR) (“InspireMD� or the “Company�), developer of the CGuard® Prime carotid stent system for the prevention of stroke, today announced the appointment of Raymond W. Cohen to its Board of Directors. Mr. Cohen has over 40 years of leadership experience in medical technology with a successful track record of scaling commercial operations and creating shareholder value through market leadership and successful exit transactions.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ray to InspireMD’s Board of Directors,� said Marvin Slosman, Chief Executive Officer of InspireMD. “We expect to benefit greatly from his vast insights and experience. His operational acumen, strategic vision, and experience driving transformative growth brings a unique perspective that will strengthen our execution and sharpen our long-term value-creation strategy. Following the recent PMA approval of our CGuard Prime carotid stent system, we have quickly shifted our focus to our commercial launch and providing our CGuard Prime therapy to patients and we look forward to working with Ray to enable these goals.�
Mr. Cohen was the CEO and co-founder of Axonics, Inc., which he took public in late 2018 and led through its
Until May of 2025, Mr. Cohen served as Chairman of SoniVie Ltd., a clinical stage company focused on a device treatment for hypertension until it was acquired by Boston Scientific for
Previously, Cohen was CEO of Vessix Vascular, Inc., and publicly traded Cardiac Science Inc., a pioneer in automated external defibrillators which was later acquired by Zoll Medical. Mr. Cohen’s work has earned him numerous honors, including the MedTech MVP Award, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from SoCalBio.
“The CGuard Prime stent system represents a true best-in-class innovation. Moreover, the Company’s singular focus, entrepreneurial agility, and deep clinical commitment uniquely positions it to penetrate and lead the U.S. carotid stent market,� said Mr. Cohen. “I’m looking forward to sharing my experiences scaling high-growth MedTech businesses to support Marvin and his team as they strive to execute with precision, capture market share and deliver sustained long-term value.�
About InspireMD, Inc.
InspireMD seeks to utilize its proprietary MicroNet � mesh technology to make its products the industry standard for carotid stenting by providing outstanding acute results and durable, stroke-free long-term outcomes. InspireMD’s common stock is quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol NSPR. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website. For more information, please visit .
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