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Geoffrey Martha

Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, Medtronic

Search every verified Geoffrey Martha interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Geoffrey Martha, chairman and chief executive officer of Medtronic, discussed the company's fiscal first-quarter 2027 results, reporting revenue of $9.8 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $1.45, which he said exceeded expectations. He attributed the performance to growth across multiple business lines, including cardiac rhythm management and new therapies for atrial fibrillation ablation, which he described as safer and faster for patients and easier for physicians. Martha also addressed the company's investment strategy, noting a ramp-up in tuck-in mergers and acquisitions over the past two years, including a $700 million investment in Cornerstone Robotics, a robotic surgical company. Martha expressed confidence in Medtronic's position in soft tissue surgery, citing progress with the Hugo robotic platform and other investments in areas such as touch surgery and visualization. He said the company is building a winning strategy in this space, while acknowledging there is no arrogance in their approach. He also mentioned plans for a December 10–11 event to showcase new growth investments and deeper insights into surgical ecosystems, with presentations from business unit leaders and physicians.

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