Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> February 25, 2002
MICHAEL BAKER joined ArthroCare Corporation in July 1997 as President
and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Baker has led the company to
successfully leverage its patented Coblation' technology to capitalize
on a multi-billion dollar market opportunity across several medical
specialties. He was previously Vice President, General Manager of the
Coronary Vascular business unit at Medtronic, Inc., a medical technology
company specializing in implantable and invasive therapies. During his
eight-year tenure with Medtronic, Mr. Baker held a variety of positions
including vice president of Medtronic's Venture Division and director of
corporate development and strategic planning. Prior to joining
Medtronic, he was a management consultant at the Carroll Group. Mr.
Baker holds an undergraduate degree from the United States Military
Academy at West Point and a Master's degree in Business Administration
from the University of Chicago. Profile
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