# Kevin Lobo

> Kevin A. Lobo is Stryker’s chair and CEO, a chartered accountant whose career spans consumer businesses, chemicals and general management. Born in Mumbai and raised in Montreal, he joined Stryker in 2011 and became CEO in October 2012. His public interviews emphasize curiosity, individual strengths and team accountability. Stryker announced that he will become executive chair on January 1, 2027, when Spencer Stiles succeeds him as CEO.

- **Role:** Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Stryker
- **Organizations:** Stryker, GE HealthCare, Parker Hannifin, AdvaMed, The Business Council, Valley Health System, Johnson & Johnson, Rhône-Poulenc / Rhodia, Kraft Canada, Unilever, KPMG
- **From:** Mumbai, India
- **Nationality:** Canadian and American (dual citizen)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Commerce, McGill University, MBA, University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management
- **Known for:** Led Stryker as CEO from October 2012; appointed chair in July 2014., Oversaw an acquisition program exceeding 60 completed transactions., Recipient of the 2023 Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

## Career timeline

- **1992** — Joined Kraft Canada after finance roles at KPMG and Unilever Canada.
- **1995** — Joined Rhône-Poulenc Canada; later held finance and general management assignments in Europe.
- **2001** — Became vice president/general manager of Specialty Phosphates EMEA, based in London.
- **2003** — Joined Johnson & Johnson as CFO at McNeil Consumer Healthcare.
- **2005** — Became president of Johnson & Johnson Medical Products Canada.
- **2006** — Became president of Ethicon Endo-Surgery, then a $4 billion business.
- **2011-04** — Joined Stryker; subsequently led its Orthopaedics group.
- **2012-10-01** — Named Stryker president and CEO and appointed to its board.
- **2013-12-17** — Stryker completed the Mako acquisition during his tenure.
- **2014-07-22** — Assumed the additional role of chair of Stryker’s board.
- **2023** — Received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
- **2026-03-13** — Joined the board of GE HealthCare.
- **2027-01-01 (announced)** — Scheduled to become executive chair as Spencer Stiles becomes CEO.

## Achievements

- Led Stryker as CEO from October 2012; appointed chair in July 2014.
- Oversaw an acquisition program exceeding 60 completed transactions.
- Recipient of the 2023 Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
- Named a 2020 Great Place to Work CEO For All Leadership Award honoree.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 6, Stryker announced his planned transition to executive chair, effective January 1, 2027, with Spencer Stiles succeeding him as CEO.
- **2026-07** — Discussed acquisitions, conviction and organizational complexity with Jimmy Allen on Bain & Company’s Founder’s Mentality podcast.
- **2026-03** — Appointed to GE HealthCare’s board effective March 13; announcement issued March 17.

## Links

- Website: https://www.stryker.com/co/en/about/our-management/leaders/3326.html
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinalobo/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21