Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) shifts Brian Miller to Head of Digital and AI Strategy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. reported a leadership role change in its digital organization. Effective January 1, 2026, Brian E. Miller, Ph.D., will move from his current position as Chief Digital Officer to become Head of Digital and AI Strategy. In this new role, Dr. Miller will continue focusing on the company’s digital and artificial intelligence initiatives but will no longer report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The filing does not describe additional changes to his responsibilities or to other executive roles.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

1 item

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

0001035267false00010352672025-12-162025-12-16

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

  Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 16, 2025

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

000-30713

77-0416458

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1020 Kifer Road

Sunnyvale, California 94086

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

   Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 523-2100

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

ISRG

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨  

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Effective January 1, 2026, Brian E. Miller, Ph.D., will transition from his role as Chief Digital Officer of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (the “Company”) and begin serving as Head of Digital and AI Strategy of the Company. In this role, Dr. Miller will no longer be reporting directly to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.

Date: December 18, 2025

By:

/s/ JAMIE E. SAMATH

Jamie E. Samath

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What executive leadership change did Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) disclose?

Intuitive Surgical disclosed that effective January 1, 2026, Brian E. Miller, Ph.D., will transition from his role as Chief Digital Officer to become Head of Digital and AI Strategy.

When will the role change for Brian E. Miller at Intuitive Surgical take effect?

The role change for Brian E. Miller, Ph.D., to Head of Digital and AI Strategy will be effective on January 1, 2026.

Will Brian E. Miller still report directly to the CEO of Intuitive Surgical after January 1, 2026?

No. In his new role as Head of Digital and AI Strategy, Brian E. Miller, Ph.D., will no longer report directly to the company’s Chief Executive Officer.

What is Brian E. Miller’s new title at Intuitive Surgical (ISRG)?

Brian E. Miller, Ph.D., will hold the title of Head of Digital and AI Strategy at Intuitive Surgical.

Does the filing mention any change to other executives at Intuitive Surgical?

The disclosure focuses on Brian E. Miller’s transition and does not describe changes to other executive roles.

Who signed the Intuitive Surgical report describing this leadership change?

The report was signed on behalf of Intuitive Surgical by Jamie E. Samath, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.