LivaNova names Stefano Folli to head cardiopulmonary unit

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LivaNova Appoints Stefano Folli to Lead its Cardiopulmonary Business Unit

May 21, 2026 9:15 AM EDT

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LivaNova PLC (Nasdaq: LIVN), a market-leading medical technology company, today announced that Stefano Folli will join the Company as incoming President, Cardiopulmonary (CP), effective June 1, succeeding Franco Poletti, who will retire on July 31. Folli will partner closely with Poletti over the coming months to ensure a seamless leadership transition before assuming full responsibility for the business on August 1. Folli will join the LivaNova Executive Leadership Team and report to Chief Executive Officer Vladimir Makatsaria.

Stefano is an accomplished healthcare and medtech executive with a sharp blend of strategic vision and operational... More