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Stryker Appoints Spencer Stiles As President, Chief Operating Officer, Effective Jan. 1, 2026

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Stryker appoints Spencer Stiles as President and COO effective Jan. 1, 2026, with Dylan Crotty promoted to lead Orthopaedics.

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Stryker announced leadership changes, naming Spencer Stiles as incoming President and COO effective January 1, 2026, responsible for global operations and strategy. Dylan Crotty, a 27-year Stryker veteran, will succeed Stiles as Group President of Orthopaedics, bringing extensive operational experience across multiple business units.

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Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today Spencer Stiles has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2026. In this role, Stiles will lead the company's global businesses, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions.

Dylan Crotty will be promoted to succeed Stiles as Group President, Orthopaedics. Crotty, who has spent twenty-seven years with Stryker, currently serves as President, Instruments. During his tenure, Crotty has held roles of increasing responsibility, leading many diverse businesses including roles in Trauma & Extremities and Europe. He is a proven growth champion, known for his strong operational leadership and collaboration.

Stryker (NYSE: **SYK**), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today Spencer Stiles has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2026. In this role, Stiles will lead the company's global businesses, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions.

Dylan Crotty will be promoted to succeed Stiles as Group President, Orthopaedics. Crotty, who has spent twenty-seven years with Stryker, currently serves as President, Instruments. During his tenure, Crotty has held roles of increasing responsibility, leading many diverse businesses including roles in Trauma & Extremities and Europe. He is a proven growth champion, known for his strong operational leadership and collaboration.

<p>Stryker (NYSE:<strong>SYK</strong>), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today Spencer Stiles has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2026. In this role, Stiles will lead the company's global businesses, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions.</p><p>Dylan Crotty will be promoted to succeed Stiles as Group President, Orthopaedics. Crotty, who has spent twenty-seven years with Stryker, currently serves as President, Instruments. During his tenure, Crotty has held roles of increasing responsibility, leading many diverse businesses including roles in Trauma &amp; Extremities and Europe. He is a proven growth champion, known for his strong operational leadership and collaboration.</p>

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