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Iridex Appoints Patrick Mercer As Chief Executive Officer and President, David Bruce Transitioning

PUBLIC · IRIXOct 03, 2024over 1 year ago

Company

Iridex Corporation

Mountain ViewManufacturingBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device

Description

Iridex Corporation announced the appointment of Patrick Mercer as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President effective October 1, 2024, while David Bruce, the prior Chief Executive Officer, is transitioning from the Company. Coincident to Mr. Mercer’s appointment, Scott Shuda was appointed Executive Chairman of the Company’s board of directors.

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Company

Iridex Corporation

Location

Mountain View, California, United States

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Iridex Corporation is a worldwide leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative and versatile laser-based medical systems, delivery devices and consumable instrumentation for the ophthalmology market.

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