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Imperative Care Announces Two New Board of Directors Appointments

Business Wire•10/11/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Imperative Care appoints Brett Wall and Dr. Josh Makower to its board
  • ➤Brett Wall joins as an independent director after leading Medtronic’s neuroscience portfolio
  • ➤Josh Makower replaces Dr. Evan Melrose as Elevage Medical Technologies’ board representative
  • ➤Holly Sheffield steps down after five years on Imperative Care’s board
  • ➤Imperative Care commercializes Zoom, Symphony and Prodigy thrombectomy systems

Expert Statements

Fred Khosravi, Chairman and CEO of Imperative Care

“For over three decades, Brett and Josh have been legends and pioneers in their own right, propelling medical technology innovation to new heights. We are honored to welcome them to Imperative Care’s board of directors.”

Fred Khosravi, Chairman and CEO of Imperative Care

“Brett has been a trailblazer and an authority in leading neuroscience businesses. Josh is a renowned medical technology pioneer, investor, and educator, having turned numerous innovative concepts into successful medical technology companies that serve patients, while empowering others to do the same.”

John Hamre, Ph.D., chairman of the nominating and governance committee of Imperative Care’s board of directors

“Imperative Care’s work in democratizing vascular thrombectomy calls for a board that understands how new technologies are created and how they reach patients at scale,”

John Hamre, Ph.D., chairman of the nominating and governance committee of Imperative Care’s board of directors

“Brett and Josh bring that combination of experience, and we are fortunate to welcome leaders of their caliber to our board. Their judgment and perspective will strengthen our ability to guide Imperative Care’s growth and advance our mission.”

Fred Khosravi, Chairman and CEO of Imperative Care

“Holly’s counsel and guidance to the board and our leadership team have consistently made Imperative Care a better company,”

Fred Khosravi, Chairman and CEO of Imperative Care

“We are grateful for her pivotal contributions throughout her tenure.”

Imperative Care Announces Two New Board of Directors Appointments

Brett Wall and Dr. Josh Makower bring decades of leadership in life sciences innovation and business growth

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