BRETT WALL
EVP/PRESIDENT, NEUROSCIENCE PORTFOLIO
MEDTRONIC
WHY: Oversees five units—Neuromodulation, Cranial and Spinal Technologies, Neurovascular, Pelvic Health and Ear, Nose and Throat—for one of the world’s largest medical device makers valued at $126B, operating out of the company’s Irvine office. Combined, they generate over $10B in annual revenue and employ an estimated 18K globally.
IN THE NEWS: Company is developing new implantable device that fits under the skin near the ankle to help regulate overactive bladder symptoms.
NOTABLE: Recipient of this year’s Business Journal’s Innovator of the Year Award. Member of the CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County and on executive committee at Octane.
QUOTABLE: “We’ve created a number of really significant technologies that greatly enhance, improve and help people’s lives.”
