Baird Medical Appoints Mark Saxton as U.S. CEO; Taps Veteran from NeuroPace, Smith + Nephew, and Covidien to Lead Commercial Expansion

Rhea-AI Summary

Baird Medical (NASDAQ: BDMD) named Mark Saxton as Chief Executive Officer of its U.S. subsidiary effective December 3, 2025. Mr. Saxton has more than 25 years of commercial leadership in medical devices and will lead U.S. sales, marketing, and market development as Baird Medical accelerates U.S. entry for its microwave ablation (MWA) platform.

His prior roles include scaling VNUS Medical Technologies (doubling U.S. revenue from $49M to > $100M before a $512M acquisition by Covidien), supporting NeuroPace through a $117M IPO, and repositioning Ceterix for a $105M acquisition by Smith + Nephew.

Positive

• Named experienced U.S. CEO with >25 years commercial leadership
• Will lead U.S. sales, marketing, and market development for MWA
• Scaled VNUS U.S. revenue from $49M to >$100M
• Involved in prior strategic exits: $512M, $117M IPO, $105M acquisition

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction

+11.11%

6 alerts

+11.11% News Effect

+16.2% Peak in 25 hr 43 min

+$6M Valuation Impact

$61M Market Cap

1.3x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, BDMD gained 11.11%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +16.2% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 6 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $6M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $61M at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Industry experience: more than 25 years RF ablation experience: 10 years VNUS revenue base: $49M +4 more

7 metrics

Industry experience more than 25 years Commercial leadership in medical devices

RF ablation experience 10 years Advancing intravascular RF ablation technologies

VNUS revenue base $49M Annual revenue before growth at VNUS Medical Technologies

VNUS revenue after growth over $100M Annual revenue after U.S. commercialization leadership

VNUS acquisition value $512M Acquisition of VNUS Medical Technologies by Covidien

NeuroPace IPO size $117M IPO supported by Saxton’s commercial leadership

Ceterix acquisition value $105M Acquisition of Ceterix Orthopaedics by Smith + Nephew

Market Reality Check

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Technical Shares at $1.39 are trading below the 200-day MA of $3.41 and far under the 52-week high of $12.5025.

Peers on Argus

Peers in Medical Devices showed mixed moves (e.g., ICAD +3.48%, XTNT -3.89%), wh...

Peers in Medical Devices showed mixed moves (e.g., ICAD +3.48%, XTNT -3.89%), while BDMD was down 5.33%, pointing to a stock-specific reaction rather than a clear sector trend.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 08 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 08	Training initiative	Positive	-4.9%	Advanced MWA training for Arizona surgeon with live procedures and certification.
Dec 03	Leadership change	Positive	+11.1%	Appointment of experienced U.S. CEO to drive microwave ablation commercialization.
Nov 03	International expansion	Positive	-9.2%	First Egyptian market bone tumor ablation using Baird’s microwave system.
Oct 27	Reimbursement milestone	Positive	+2.1%	Initial nine thyroid MWA procedures at NY practice successfully reimbursed by Medicare.
Oct 23	Clinical milestone	Positive	-5.9%	First liver tumor microwave ablation in Bangladesh with positive early outcome.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive commercial and clinical milestones have often seen negative next-day moves, with 3 divergences and 2 alignments between news tone and price reaction.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Baird Medical reported multiple international and U.S. adoption milestones for its microwave ablation platform, including a liver tumor case in Bangladesh on Oct 23, 2025, Medicare-reimbursed procedures in New York on Oct 27, 2025, and its first Egyptian bone tumor ablation on Nov 3, 2025. The company also advanced U.S. commercialization via CEO Mark Saxton’s appointment on Dec 3, 2025 and subsequent training activities in Arizona on Dec 8, 2025. Price reactions to these largely positive updates have been mixed.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock surged +11.1% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with t...

Analysis

The stock surged +11.1% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the market’s prior response to the U.S. CEO appointment on Dec 3, 2025, when shares rose 11.11%. The hire adds commercial depth as the company expands U.S. access for its MWA platform. However, recent history shows that other constructive commercial milestones sometimes preceded pullbacks, highlighting execution and sentiment risk despite favorable leadership credentials.

Key Terms

microwave ablation (mwa), microwave ablation, intravascular rf ablation, ipo

4 terms

microwave ablation (mwa) medical

"a market leader in minimally invasive Microwave Ablation (MWA) technology"

Microwave ablation (MWA) is a minimally invasive medical procedure that uses focused microwave energy to heat and destroy unwanted tissue, such as tumors or lesions, without open surgery. Think of it like using a tiny, precise microwave oven inside the body to remove a problem area; for investors, MWA matters because its effectiveness, safety, costs, and adoption influence demand for related devices, hospital procedures, reimbursement and potential market growth.

microwave ablation medical

"Baird's Microwave Ablation platform offers meaningful advantages"

Microwave ablation is a medical procedure that uses focused microwave energy to heat and destroy abnormal tissue, such as tumors, through a needle-like probe inserted into the body; think of it as using a tiny, targeted microwave oven to cook away problem cells without large incisions. It matters to investors because it represents a growing category of minimally invasive treatments that can reduce hospital stays, create demand for specialized devices and disposables, and influence reimbursement and adoption trends in healthcare markets.

intravascular rf ablation medical

"including a decade advancing intravascular RF ablation technologies"

Intravascular RF ablation is a minimally invasive medical procedure where a thin tube (catheter) is threaded into a blood vessel and emits controlled radiofrequency energy to heat and destroy targeted tissue from inside the vessel. Think of it as a tiny soldering iron applied internally to close off or remove problematic tissue without open surgery. Investors care because it drives demand for specialized devices, affects regulatory and reimbursement outlooks, and can create recurring revenue streams if adopted widely.

ipo financial

"His commercial leadership at NeuroPace supported its successful $117M IPO"

An initial public offering (IPO) is the process by which a private company sells its shares to the public for the first time, making its ownership available on the stock market. This allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors to fund growth or other goals. For investors, an IPO offers a chance to buy into a company early in its public journey, potentially benefiting if the company grows in value.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Baird Medical Investment Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: BDMD) ("Baird Medical" or the "Company"), a market leader in minimally invasive Microwave Ablation (MWA) technology, today announced the appointment of Mark Saxton as Chief Executive Officer of its U.S. subsidiary.

Mr. Saxton is a seasoned medical device executive with more than 25 years of commercial leadership experience, including a decade advancing intravascular RF ablation technologies. He will lead all U.S. operations, including sales, marketing, and market development, as Baird Medical accelerates its entry into the U.S. market.

"We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the Baird Medical team," said Haimei Wu, Chairwoman of Baird Medical. "His proven track record of taking novel technologies to market leadership, deep experience in the thermal ablation space and his history of creating significant shareholder value make him the ideal leader for this critical phase of our growth."

"I am honored to join Baird Medical at this pivotal moment," said Mr. Saxton. "Baird's Microwave Ablation platform offers meaningful advantages in minimally invasive care, and I look forward to advancing our U.S. commercial strategy and expanding access for patients while building lasting value for shareholders."

Mr. Saxton has a proven record of scaling high-growth medtech companies leading to strategic exits. At VNUS Medical Technologies, he led the U.S. commercialization of first-to-market intravascular RF ablation devices, doubling annual revenue from $49M to over $100M in just over two years preceding the company's $512M acquisition by Covidien. His commercial leadership at NeuroPace supported its successful $117M IPO, and at Ceterix Orthopaedics, he repositioned the business for a $105M acquisition by Smith + Nephew.

About Baird Medical

Baird Medical is a forward-thinking medical device company specializing in minimally invasive diagnostics and treatment. It is dedicated to the research and development of surgical robotic systems and innovative minimally invasive surgical instruments. Our mission is to enhance patient outcomes through precision technology and advanced diagnostic solutions. The company will foster strategic collaborations with leading academic institutions. Our vision extends beyond surgical assistance, aiming to develop intelligent systems that proactively guide diagnostic decisions and preventive healthcare strategies. As an FDA 510(k)-certified medical device company, Baird Medical's solutions have been used in over 30 prestigious hospitals and clinics across the United States, including Mayo Clinic, Tulane Medical Center, Columbia University Medical Center, UCSF Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medical Center, and The George Washington University Hospital. Baird Medical is also the market leader in China in thyroid microwave ablation devices and consumables. Meanwhile, the company's minimally invasive treatment products are gradually expanding their commercial presence in over 20 countries worldwide.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Baird Medical's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "could", "should", "expect", "intend", "might", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "budget", "forecast", "intend", "plan", "potential", "predict", or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Baird Medical and its management, are inherently uncertain. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this press release, which speak only as of the date they are made and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein. Baird Medical does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements.

Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) the risk that Baird Medical may not be successful in expanding its business in China or the United States; (2) changes in general economic conditions; (3) regulatory conditions and developments; (4) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings instituted against Baird Medical or others; and (6) other risks and uncertainties from time to time described in the Registration Statement relating to the Business Combination and the transition report, including those listed under the sections titled "Risk Factors" therein, and in ExcelFin's other filings with the SEC. 

The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Additional information concerning certain of these, and other risk factors is contained in ExcelFin's most recent filings with the SEC and in the Registration Statement described above filed by Baird Medical in connection with its business combination with ExcelFin. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning Baird Medical, the business combination described herein or other matters attributable to Baird Medical or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Baird Medical expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in their expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Contact:
Eric Huang, PR Liaison
Baird Medical Investment Holdings Ltd.
Phone: +1 (888) 508-6228
Email: ir@bairdmed.com

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FAQ

Who is the new U.S. CEO of Baird Medical (BDMD) announced on December 3, 2025?

Mark Saxton was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Baird Medical's U.S. subsidiary effective December 3, 2025.

What will Mark Saxton oversee at Baird Medical (BDMD)?

He will lead all U.S. operations including sales, marketing, and market development for the company's MWA platform.

What is Mark Saxton's track record in prior companies mentioned for BDMD investors?

He helped double VNUS U.S. revenue from $49M to > $100M and supported exits including a $512M acquisition, a $117M IPO, and a $105M acquisition.

How does the December 3, 2025 appointment affect Baird Medical's U.S. commercialization plans (BDMD)?

The appointment signals acceleration of Baird Medical's U.S. commercial expansion with a seasoned leader in thermal ablation.

Does the announcement provide U.S. revenue or timeline targets for BDMD's market entry?

No specific U.S. revenue targets or timelines were provided in the December 3, 2025 announcement.

What technology will Baird Medical (BDMD) push in the U.S. under the new CEO?

Baird Medical will advance its minimally invasive microwave ablation (MWA) platform in the U.S. market.