Mike Marinaro serves as Executive Vice President and President of the Medical Surgical Portfolio and Americas at Medtronic PLC, where he leads the strategic oversight, commercial operations, and innovation pipeline for the company’s surgical technologies across North and South America. In this capacity, he drives growth initiatives, regulatory compliance, and market expansion for a portfolio that includes advanced energy devices, stapling solutions, and minimally invasive surgical platforms, aligning with Medtronic’s broader mission to deliver therapies that improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Prior to his current role, Marinaro accumulated more than two decades of experience in the medical device sector, progressing through senior leadership positions at Medtronic in areas such as global marketing, research and development, and regional sales management. Earlier in his career, he held executive roles at other healthcare technology companies, where he spearheaded product launches, international partnerships, and operational turnarounds that delivered double-digit revenue growth and expanded access to surgical innovations in emerging markets. Under Marinaro’s guidance, the Medical Surgical Portfolio has achieved key milestones including the accelerated adoption of robotic-assisted and digital surgery solutions, alongside sustainability efforts that have reduced the environmental footprint of manufacturing processes. He is noted for fostering cross-functional collaboration and talent development, contributing to Medtronic’s position as a leader in the surgical space while maintaining a strong focus on clinical evidence and physician training programs.