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LiNA Medical specializes in developing innovative and simple to use devices for minimally invasive gynecology. The company was founded by Niels Kornerup in 1977, originally designing and manufacturing ECG Electrodes. LiNA Medical‘s ability to focus on niche surgical specialties became a driving force in the company. In the 1980s and 90s LiNA Medical joined the fields of electro-surgery and laparoscopic surgery, including the launch of LiNA PowerBladeTM . The launch of the LiNA LoopTM was the catalyst for the company’s strong focus on minimally invasive gynecology. Working closely with healthcare professionals has enabled us to launch a range of successful gynecological products, including the LiNA XciseTM , LiNA LibrataTM and LiNA OperåScopeTM . LiNA Medical is dedicated to continued development of innovative products that improve the quality of women’s lives around the globe.

Launched in 2003 LiNA Loop™ Launched in 2007 LiNA SeaStar™ and LiNA Skin Hook™ Launched in 2010 LiNA Xcise™ Launched in 2016 LiNA Librata™ Launched in 2018 LiNA OperåScope™

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Søren Kornerup Søren is the 2nd generation of the Kornerup family. Taking over from his father Niels Kornerup in 2005, Søren has been driving the company towards the dedicated focus on gynecology it has today, while retaining a strong tradition for investing significant resources into R&D every year. CEO Henrik Poulsen Henrik has more than 20 years of experience leading R&D projects. The last 12 years have been with LiNA Medical where he has utilized his passion for business and making complex healthcare products simple to use. Many of these products include state of the art technology giving LiNA Medical the opportunity to launch products which are simple to setup and easy to use in all types of healthcare settings. BU Director, Urology Hans Nugteren Hans has over 15 years of international experience working with worldwide distribution in the medical device industry. Hans has a strong understanding of various markets throughout Europe, MEA, Asia and Latin America. Prior to entering the medical device industry, Hans worked for several international operating companies in positions with distributor responsibility. Director of Sales Lars Melbye Lars has been with LiNA Medical since 2006 in various commercial roles. In 2010 he relocated to Atlanta to start up our U.S. sales company which he led until 2015. In 2019 Lars returned to LiNA Medical USA. President, LiNA Medical USA Danuta Kordylewska Danuta has over 20 years of experience in the Medical Device Industry in a career that spans Change Management and Organizational Development. She has been working for LiNA for the last 15 years as Head of Administration and Finance. She is one of the team members that set up the manufacturing plant in Poland and transferring processes. Danuta leads the LiNA Business Service Center where back office and change management functions in the areas such as Finance, IT and Customer Service are managed. She is the originator of LEAN activities in manufacturing and office environment as well as an ambassador of many social initiatives. Head of Administration Ulrik Vejlsgaard Ulrik has been with LiNA Medical since 2011 and holds a MSc. from Copenhagen Business School and an MBA from London Business School. Ulrik has extensive experience from the pharmaceutical industry as well as biotech and medtech. CFO Chris Jarosz For the last 20+ years Chris has been involved in launching medical devices from prototype stage to regular production in cleanroom environment according to ISO 13485 standard. He has been with LiNA since 2005 as a Plant Director, taking active role in company development and contributing to the creation of Production, Logistics, Purchasing, Quality Departments as well as Business Services Centre. He is also engaged in organizing the production process in compliance with Lean Management approach. Director, Operations Jacob Kollerup Jensen For more than 10 years Jacob has been developing medical devices in various fields ranging from drug delivery systems, hearing aids, ostomy and continence. The work has primarily been focused on mechanical development and design. After 7 years of consultancy work for leading Danish med-tech companies, Jacob started at LiNA Medical in February 2014 as Senior Engineer. BU Director, Fibroid Management Adam Remoll Adam has over 20 years of Field Sales and Sales Training experience in the Medical Device Industry. Prior to that he spent 6 years as an Officer in the US Navy training sailors and coordinating foreign port visits. The first ten years in Medical Device sales came from working for one of the largest Medical Device companies in the world. During his years at LiNA Medical he has helped launch several new products, developed curriculum and personally trained dozens of Sales Personnel on new and existing products. Field Based Marketing Manager, LiNA Medical USA Bjarne Worsøe Over the years Bjarne has built up valuable experience within the development of medical devices in Danish, as well as global companies. Since 2011 Bjarne have held different positions in LiNA Medical – all of which relate to bringing products to the market. With this solid foundation in product development and people leadership, Bjarne and the Hysteroscopy team will develop the Hysteroscopy business in LiNA Medical to be a significant and respected supplier in the global market. Director, Hysteroscopy Paweł Łukaszewicz Paweł has over 10 years’ experience in medical device industry, especially in area of quality assurance and new product development. Paweł joined LiNA Medical in 2017, spending most of that time on R&D projects related to electrosurgery. Currently, he manages a team with specialist competences that supports R&D initiatives of all product divisions. Quality Engineering Director Jarosław Mrówczyński Jarek has over 15 years of experience in the medical devices industry in the field of regulatory affairs, certification and quality, gained while working in the industry as a head of quality, consultant and auditor in notified bodies. He joined LiNA Medical in 2019, covering the supervision of areas related to: registration of medical devices, quality assurance, including certification of the quality management system for compliance with the requirements of EN ISO 13485 / MDSAP, certification of medical devices CE MDR, post-marketing surveillance, vigilance and biocompatibility. Regulatory Affairs Director Francesca Jolley Fran is an experienced medical device professional and holds an MSc in Medical Engineering. She spent 6 years working in orthopaedics in various commercial roles, including product management and business development, prior to joining LiNA. Fran is passionate about improving patient lives and is responsible for the full product life cycle, from early development to commercialisation, for projects within the endometrial ablation space. Manager, Global Endometrial Albation Jesper Simonsen Jesper has over 18 years of experience in the Medical Device industry, primary with development of medical devices such as single use devices, reusable devices and OR Capital equipment. He has been part of the Kornerup Family business since 2005 and beside development of several new product groups, he has also been overall responsible for all technical activities in develop a small business and turn it into a mass production business, that today are acquired by a big US Medtech company. Jesper has also worked for more than 15 years with electrosurgical and by that become passionate about how we can help Hospitals and staffs, by improving our product offering with-in the electrosurgical and the advanced energy area. BU Director, Vessel Sealing Andrew Beveridge Andrew has more than 30 years of experience in the Medical Device Industry in a career that spans Manufacturing, New Organizational Development and Senior Commercial roles in EMEA & Globally. Having spent the early part of his career in the Wound Closure market, Andrew then focused on the Women's Health Medical Device sector. Building on his extensive Commercial expertise in Women's Health Medical Devices, Andrew became part of the LiNA Medical team in 2014 with a focus on building and further strengthening the LiNA Medical pipeline in Gynecology & related Medical Devices. Business Development Director Katrin Althoff Katrin has more than 15 years of experience in the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Industry. In 2006 Katrin completed her education and training to become a Medical Doctor before tackling various international roles within Medical and Clinical Affairs in several large organizations. Since 2018 Katrin has lead the global Medical Affairs activities at LiNA and provides medical expertise throughout the product lifecycle from early development to commercialization. Medical Director

Social and Environmental Responsibility

LiNA Medical is focused on the advancement of women’s healthcare through innovative, simple to use technology that is intended to better the lives of the patients we serve. We are also dedicated to being responsible global citizens that have a positive impact on the environment and communities we serve.  LiNA continues to seek opportunities where we can contribute to causes and organizations that positively impact women’s healthcare and daily lives.

Our commitment to environmental responsibility and making decisions to preserve the planet is a focus for LiNA Medical. LiNA’s aim is to further refine our manufacturing and packaging to be environmentally conscious as we look to the future.  We strive to minimize waste, reuse and recycle, and conserve energy and water when possible. With that in mind, LiNA is currently reviewing programs which offer recycling and reuse of devices within our portfolio.

Continuing to find ways to reduce energy and lessen our environmental footprint is always kept in mind as we deliver technology to improve the healthcare of women around the globe. If you have an environmental or community outreach opportunity that aligns with our goals and outlook, please contact us.

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