Exactech announced today that it promoted Darin Johnson, the company’s president, to the position of CEO.
Johnson took over as interim CEO for the Gainesville, Florida-based orthopedic implant maker in March 2023. He now succeeds Jeffrey Binder, chair of Exactech’s board of directors.
Since joining Exactech in 2002, Johnson has held a number of executive-level leadership roles. As president, he oversaw all of the company’s business units, as well as human resources and information technologies functions. Before that, Johnson led the extremities business unit.
Over his stint at Exactech, Johnson’s experience includes building nad leading cross-functional, global teams. Those teams include orthopedic surgeons, product managers, engineers and sales professionals.
Binder highlighted Johnson’s “excellent job guiding Exactech over the past six months.” He cited years of experience, success and leadership as qualities set to serve the company well.
“I’ve had the privilege of growing with this organization, so it’s an honor to have the opportunity to continue to lead Exactech as its CEO,” Johnson said. “I appreciate the steady support of our customers, partners at TPG, founders, employees – including our leadership team – our sales team, and our board of directors – especially our chair Jeff Binder.
“Our commitment to innovation over the past few years has started to materialize through important new products and solutions that help surgeons improve patients’ lives. I am incredibly excited about our future and look forward to leading Exactech to achieve its fullest potential.”