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Ronald A. Matricaria, has served as Director since July 2004. Mr. Matricaria is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of St. Jude Medical, Inc. Mr. Matricaria spent 23 years with Eli Lilly and Company, Inc., serving in several leadership roles. His last position was Executive Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Division of Eli Lilly and Company and President of its North American operations. He also served as President of Eli Lilly International Corporation since 1991. In 2002, he was recognized by the medical device industry with a lifetime achievement award. In addition, Mr. Matricaria is a member of the board of directors of Cyberonics, Inc., VistaCare, Inc., and serves as Chairman of the Board of Haemonetics Corporation, as well as a Trustee Emeritus of the University of Minnesota Foundation. Mr. Matricaria also serves as an advisor to a healthcare private equity fund. Mr. Matricaria holds a bachelors degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Pharmacy in recognition of his contributions to the practice of pharmacy. | 