K. Fehling & Associates | Life Sciences

Client: Wright Medical Group
Memphis, Tennessee

Position: Board Members
A 50-year-old public orthopedic implant company, Wright Medical Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WMG) retained K. Fehling & Associates to conduct a search for two board members. The goal was to further strengthen the external corporate governance and diversify the board of directors relative to industry experience, gender, ethnicity and functional area of expertise. The company had previously retained a search firm dedicated to board assignments and although the company was ultimately pleased with the new board member, they wanted to work with a search consultant dedicated to life sciences much more familiar with the executives in the industry. K. Fehling & Associates was referred to the company by one of the board members following a successful board search for one of his companies.

Results: Thirty days after starting the assignment, K. Fehling & Associates presented a diverse slate of twelve candidates for the board's review. Two were chosen from the slate and joined the board. These two new board members provide diverse ethnic and career backgrounds as well as different industry perspectives (although both with life sciences). The board and CEO were so pleased with the success of this assignment that they subsequently retained K. Fehling & Associates for two additional board seats the following year. Fourteen candidates were presented during the second board search and two candidates were selected, again assisting the initial goal of strengthening the company's corporate governance while also diversifying the board.

Since fulfilling those four board seats, KFA has successfully completed a number of executive search assignments for Wright Medical including the Vice President, Research & Development; the Vice President, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs; the Senior Vice President, Operations; the Vice President, Human Resources; the Chief Compliance Officer and an additional Board Member.

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	Client: Wright Medical Group Memphis, Tennessee Position: Board Members A 50-year-old public orthopedic implant company, Wright Medical Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WMG) retained K. Fehling & Associates to conduct a search for two board members. The goal was to further strengthen the external corporate governance and diversify the board of directors relative to industry experience, gender, ethnicity and functional area of expertise. The company had previously retained a search firm dedicated to board assignments and although the company was ultimately pleased with the new board member, they wanted to work with a search consultant dedicated to life sciences much more familiar with the executives in the industry. K. Fehling & Associates was referred to the company by one of the board members following a successful board search for one of his companies. Results: Thirty days after starting the assignment, K. Fehling & Associates presented a diverse slate of twelve candidates for the board's review. Two were chosen from the slate and joined the board. These two new board members provide diverse ethnic and career backgrounds as well as different industry perspectives (although both with life sciences). The board and CEO were so pleased with the success of this assignment that they subsequently retained K. Fehling & Associates for two additional board seats the following year. Fourteen candidates were presented during the second board search and two candidates were selected, again assisting the initial goal of strengthening the company's corporate governance while also diversifying the board. Since fulfilling those four board seats, KFA has successfully completed a number of executive search assignments for Wright Medical including the Vice President, Research & Development; the Vice President, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs; the Senior Vice President, Operations; the Vice President, Human Resources; the Chief Compliance Officer and an additional Board Member. Back to client cases.	“I have come to expect nothing less than the best from K. Fehling & Associates. We know that anyone who has been presented to us by KFA has been thoroughly vetted and is viable. Kathy limits the number of searches she conducts, providing clients with a great deal of attention. She does not waste our time. People are the life blood of an organization and KFA supports our success by bringing us talented people.” - Gary Henley Chief Executive Officer Wright Medical Group