Life Spine has appointed Richard Mueller as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO).

Bringing more than three decades of experience in the medical device industry, Mueller joined Life Spine in 2015 as its chief operating officer (COO). Before his tenure there, he served in executive leadership positions at TransEnterix (now Asensus Surgical) and NuVasive (now part of Globus Medical).

Mueller is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University, where he also serves on its Board of Trustees. Life Spine said his background in strategic operations and product innovation was instruments in its continued growth and leadership in Micro Invasive solutions for spine surgery.

“The Life Spine, Inc. Board is excited to have Mr. Mueller as the next president and CEO,” said Ken Hachikian, Chairperson of the Board. “During his time as COO, Life Spine, along with its talented leadership team and employees, has remained at the forefront of Micro Invasive products and procedures. We look forward to the team’s continued success under his leadership.”

“The company has made remarkable progress in advancing innovative, minimally invasive spinal solutions, and I am excited to collaborate with our exceptional team to continue delivering groundbreaking technologies that enhance patient outcomes and elevate the standard of care,” added Mueller. “Together, we will build on our successful achievements and continue to drive sustained growth.”

In February, Life Spine received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its GRUVE+ cervical plating system.