Halma plc, the FTSE 100 global group of life-saving technology companies, has appointed Laura Stoltenberg as Sector Chief Executive, Medical & Environmental, succeeding Adam Meyers.

Laura joined Halma as Divisional Chief Executive, Medical & Environmental on January 1, 2019 from Medtronic where she was Vice President and General Manager for MDI Solutions at Medtronic Diabetes. Prior to Medtronic, Laura was Chief Commercial Officer at Exact Sciences Corporation, responsible for sales, marketing, market access and medical affairs. Earlier in her career she held escalating leadership roles at General Electric, including GE Healthcare Lunar, and drove several acquisitions for GE Healthcare.

Laura brings strong experience and capability in delivering growth-oriented strategies, managing talent and capital allocation as well as a depth of M&A experience in the Medical sector.

Adam Meyers will continue to support Laura and the Sector over the coming months to enable a smooth onboarding and transition process.

Andrew Williams, Halma CEO, said: “I am delighted that Laura will succeed Adam Meyers as our next Sector Chief Executive for the Medical & Environmental business, and welcome her to the Executive Board. Laura brings significant strategic and operational expertise and has demonstrated a strong alignment to Halma’s DNA and unique operating model.”

“I am extremely grateful for Adam’s ongoing support in developing Laura and our DCEs, which continues his approach of putting Halma’s success as his first priority.”