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MIAMI, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InspireMD, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSPR), developer of the CGuard™ Embolic Prevention Stent System (EPS) for the prevention of stroke, today announced that Craig Shore, Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire from the Company after a successor CFO is identified and appointed. Mr. Shore will remain as CFO until his successor is appointed and will assist in a smooth and orderly transition.
Marvin Slosman, Chief Executive Officer of InspireMD, commented, “Craig has served the company for 15 years with a tireless commitment to building our business as a global leader in carotid interventions. As we advance our priorities, including potential U.S. FDA approval in the first half of 2025, along with a heightened focus on the investment community, Craig made this decision confident in the future of the company and understanding the needs of a growing global business. On behalf of the entire InspireMD organization and Board of Directors, I would like to thank Craig for his contribution to our success for the past 15 years. It has been a pleasure working alongside Craig for the past five of those years, and I look forward to him continuing to be a part of our team during this important transition.”
“It has been a tremendous opportunity to contribute to the transformation of InspireMD from an early-stage growth company to a maturing leader in the field of carotid intervention and stroke prevention. The next chapter for the company will be an exciting time as the business grows and I have full faith in the pathway to success. I look forward to my personal next chapter and proud to have been a part of this remarkable journey,” noted Mr. Shore.
The Company has initiated a search to identify its next Chief Financial Officer.
About InspireMD, Inc.
InspireMD seeks to utilize its proprietary MicroNet® 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 the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol NSPR.
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Investor Contacts:
Craig Shore
Chief Financial Officer
InspireMD, Inc.
888-776-6804
craigs@inspiremd.com
Chuck Padala, Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors
646-627-8390
chuck@lifesciadvisors.com
investor-relations@inspiremd.com
