Former J&J Executive Joins AngioDynamics Board of Directors

AngioDynamics Inc., a provider of minimally invasive medical devices for vascular access, peripheral vascular disease, and oncology, has appointed Karen Licitra to its board of directors as a Class III director.
 
“We are eager to work with Ms. Licitra and believe that her extensive medical device, policy, and leadership experience will be invaluable to us as we execute our strategy and become a leaner, more innovation-focused company,” said Jim Clemmer, president and CEO of AngioDynamics Inc. “Attracting top talent is a key component of our growth strategy, and we look forward to Ms. Licitra’s contributions as an outstanding addition to our board.”
 
Licitra served as corporate vice president for Worldwide Government Affairs & Policy at Johnson & Johnson, a medical device, pharmaceutical, and consumer packaged goods manufacturer from January 2014 through August 2015. From December 2011 to December 2013, Licitra served as the worldwide chairman, Global Medical Solutions at Johnson & Johnson. From July 2002 to November 2011, she served as the company group chairman and worldwide franchise chairman at Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc., a Johnson & Johnson medical device company. From January 2001 to June 2002, she served as the president of Ethicon Endo-Surgery.

Licitra has been a member of the board of directors of Si-Bone Inc. since August 2015. Licitra earned a bachelor of science degree in commerce from Rider College.
 
“I’m honored to join the board and share my experience with the team Jim has built. I look forward to supporting AngioDynamics’ growth and its focus on improving patient care,” commented Licitra.

AngioDynamics Inc. is a provider of minimally invasive medical devices used by professional healthcare providers for vascular access, peripheral vascular disease, and oncology. AngioDynamics’ product lines include ablation systems vascular access products, angiographic products and accessories, drainage products, thrombolytic products and venous products.