InspireMD Announces the Appointment of Raymond W. Cohen to its Board of Directors

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InspireMD (Nasdaq: NSPR), developer of the CGuard® Prime carotid stent system, has appointed Raymond W. Cohen to its Board of Directors. Cohen brings over 40 years of medical technology leadership experience, most notably as CEO of Axonics, which he led to a $3.7 billion acquisition by Boston Scientific in 2024.

Cohen's appointment comes at a strategic time following the PMA approval of InspireMD's CGuard Prime carotid stent system. His extensive experience includes leading SoniVie Ltd. (acquired for $600 million), and serving as CEO of Vessix Vascular and Cardiac Science. The company aims to leverage Cohen's expertise in scaling commercial operations as it focuses on the U.S. market launch of its stroke prevention technology.

MIAMI, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InspireMD, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSPR) (“InspireMD” or the “Company”), developer of the CGuard® Prime carotid stent system for the prevention of stroke, today announced the appointment of Raymond W. Cohen to its Board of Directors. Mr. Cohen has over 40 years of leadership experience in medical technology with a successful track record of scaling commercial operations and creating shareholder value through market leadership and successful exit transactions.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ray to InspireMD’s Board of Directors,” said Marvin Slosman, Chief Executive Officer of InspireMD. “We expect to benefit greatly from his vast insights and experience. His operational acumen, strategic vision, and experience driving transformative growth brings a unique perspective that will strengthen our execution and sharpen our long-term value-creation strategy. Following the recent PMA approval of our CGuard Prime carotid stent system, we have quickly shifted our focus to our commercial launch and providing our CGuard Prime therapy to patients and we look forward to working with Ray to enable these goals.”

Mr. Cohen was the CEO and co-founder of Axonics, Inc., which he took public in late 2018 and led through its $3.7 billion acquisition by Boston Scientific in November 2024. Axonics earned recognition as the number one fastest-growing company in the Americas by Deloitte and the Financial Times in 2021.

Until May of 2025, Mr. Cohen served as Chairman of SoniVie Ltd., a clinical stage company focused on a device treatment for hypertension until it was acquired by Boston Scientific for $600 million. Cohen also serves as an independent director for Kestra Medical (Nasdaq: KMTS) and PE-backed Spectrum Vascular Inc., as well as Chairman of privately held Nalu Medical and Vice Chairman of privately held Tulavi, Inc.

Previously, Cohen was CEO of Vessix Vascular, Inc., and publicly traded Cardiac Science Inc., a pioneer in automated external defibrillators which was later acquired by Zoll Medical. Mr. Cohen’s work has earned him numerous honors, including the MedTech MVP Award, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from SoCalBio.

“The CGuard Prime stent system represents a true best-in-class innovation. Moreover, the Company’s singular focus, entrepreneurial agility, and deep clinical commitment uniquely positions it to penetrate and lead the U.S. carotid stent market,” said Mr. Cohen. “I’m looking forward to sharing my experiences scaling high-growth MedTech businesses to support Marvin and his team as they strive to execute with precision, capture market share and deliver sustained long-term value.”

About InspireMD, Inc.
InspireMD seeks to utilize its proprietary MicroNet ™ mesh technology to make its products the industry standard for carotid stenting by providing outstanding acute results and durable, stroke-free long-term outcomes. InspireMD’s common stock is quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol NSPR. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website. For more information, please visit www.inspiremd.com.

Forward Looking Statements
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Investor Contacts:
Webb Campbell
Gilmartin Group LLC
webb@gilmartinir.com
investor-relations@inspiremd.com

FAQ

Who is Raymond W. Cohen and why did InspireMD (NSPR) appoint him to the board?

Raymond W. Cohen is a medical technology executive with 40+ years of leadership experience, appointed to help scale InspireMD's commercial operations following their CGuard Prime stent system PMA approval. He notably led Axonics to a $3.7 billion acquisition by Boston Scientific.

What is InspireMD's (NSPR) main product and its current status?

InspireMD's main product is the CGuard® Prime carotid stent system for stroke prevention, which recently received PMA approval and is preparing for commercial launch in the U.S. market.

What are Raymond Cohen's notable achievements in the medical technology sector?

Cohen led Axonics to a $3.7 billion Boston Scientific acquisition, served as Chairman of SoniVie until its $600 million acquisition, and received numerous honors including the MedTech MVP Award and EY Entrepreneur of the Year.

How will Raymond Cohen's appointment impact InspireMD's (NSPR) business strategy?

Cohen's expertise in scaling high-growth MedTech businesses will help InspireMD execute its U.S. market launch strategy for the CGuard Prime stent system and strengthen its long-term value-creation initiatives.

What other board positions does Raymond Cohen currently hold?

Cohen serves as an independent director for Kestra Medical and Spectrum Vascular, Chairman of Nalu Medical, and Vice Chairman of Tulavi.