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    Vafa Jamali

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at ZimVie Inc
    Board
    Since February 2021
    Age
    55 years
    Education
    Earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with distinction from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada and completed the Harvard Executive Leadership Program in 2020.
    Tenure
    Joined ZimVie as CEO in February 2021 and was promoted to President in December 2021.

    Also at ZimVie Inc

    IK
    Indraneel Kanaglekar
    Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer
    RH
    Richard Heppenstall
    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer

    About

    Vafa Jamali is a 55-year-old executive as of February 26, 2025.

    He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with distinction from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada and completed the Harvard Executive Leadership Program in 2020, showcasing a solid educational foundation in business and leadership.

    In his professional career at ZimVie, he joined as Chief Executive Officer in February 2021 and later assumed the role of President in December 2021, demonstrating rapid advancement and a commitment to driving strategic initiatives within the organization.

    $ZIMV Performance Under Vafa Jamali

    Past Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    Rockley Photonics Chief Commercial Officer October 2020 - February 2021 Led commercial strategic planning for the early-stage company
    Medtronic plc Senior Vice President and President, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal and Informatics (RGI) May 2017 - October 2020 N/A
    Medtronic plc Senior Vice President and President, Early Technologies January 2016 - May 2017 N/A
    Medtronic plc Vice President and General Manager, GI Solutions January 2015 - January 2016 N/A
    Covidien plc Leadership Positions N/A Held leadership positions prior to its acquisition by Medtronic
    Cardinal Health, Inc. Leadership Positions N/A Held leadership positions
    Baxter International Inc. Leadership Positions N/A Held leadership positions

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$818,461 2024Annual base salary
    All Other Compensation$24,065 2024Includes Company matching contributions to 401(k) plan: $20,700 and Supplemental Individual Disability Insurance Plan premiums: $3,365

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

    MetricValueAdditional Details
    Grant DateMarch 7, 2024 Award granted on this date
    Grant Date Fair Value$4,750,000 Total fair value of the RSU award
    Grant Date Stock Price$17.58 per unit Price per RSU at the time of grant
    Number of RSUs270,193 units Total number of RSUs granted
    Vesting ScheduleOne-third per year over 3 years RSUs vest ratably on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued employment
    Performance MetricsNone established No performance-based metrics due to uncertainties from the sale of the spine business

    No targets, thresholds, maximums, weights, evaluation period, or performance outcomes are applicable for 2024.