Integra LifeSciences Appoints Topaz Kirlew Chief Regulatory Officer

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: IART), a global leader in medical technology, today announced the appointment of Topaz Kirlew, DBA, MBA, as corporate vice president and chief regulatory officer. Kirlew will lead Integra's global regulatory affairs organization and oversee regulatory strategy, compliance, submissions, and transformation initiatives worldwide. Kirlew served as the interim regulatory leader for the company over the past several months, leading the global regulatory organization during an important period for the company. In her interim capacity, she provided oversight of regulatory compliance, managed active submissions, and led risk mitigation efforts across the organization. "Topaz brings deep regulatory experience, sound judgment, and a practical approach to helping the business move forward the right way," said Stuart Essig, chairman and chief executive officer of Integra LifeSciences. "She has earned the confidence of the leadership team, and I am pleased to have her in this role as we continue to strengthen our regulatory capabilities and advance our mission of restoring patients' lives." Since joining Integra in 2021, Kirlew has played a key role in building the company's regulatory capabilities and advancing key business priorities. She brings more than 35 years of healthcare and medical technology industry experience spanning regulatory affairs, quality, operations, and clinical functions. Prior to joining Integra, Kirlew held positions of increasing responsibility