Stryker Corporation announced that William R. Jellison will retire from his role as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Bill's decision follows an impressive 36 year career, the last three of which have been with Stryker. Bill will pursue his interests of becoming more involved with board roles, having recently joined the board of PolyOne Corporation, and devoting more time to his family.

He will remain as CFO through the first quarter of 2016 to ensure a smooth transition. Glenn S. Boehnlein, who currently serves as Group CFO for MedSurg & Neurotechnology (MSNT), will assume the role of Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective April 1, 2016. Glenn joined Stryker in 2003 as the Vice President of Finance and IT for Stryker's Endoscopy division and has taken on roles of increasing responsibility, including his current role as Group CFO of MSNT, which he assumed in 2011.

He has a strong and established track record and will continue to uphold the financial standards and practices that enable Stryker's growth.