CARSTEN SCHROEDER
CEO, PRESIDENT
TERUMO NEURO
WHY: Leads Orange County’s seventh largest medical device maker, known for its products to treat strokes and aneurysms. Counts 1.25K employees and 3.8K globally.
IN THE NEWS: Rebranded from MicroVention Terumo to Terumo Neuro last year, signaling company’s desire to expand into broader areas of neurovascular care. Says it’s planning future projects in electrical stimulation, chronic subdural hematomas and hydrocephalus.
NOTABLE: Expanded Aliso Viejo headquarters after acquiring former Pacific Life Insurance Co. building for $42.3M, which will be used for administrative purposes. Has moved about 250 employees into new building.
QUOTABLE: “Every year, there’s more and more patients getting treated for hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes. It’s a growing market.”
