Stryker has announced the appointment of Spencer Stiles as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026. In this role, Stiles will oversee the company’s businesses, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions. A 27-year veteran of Stryker, he has served as Group President of Orthopaedics and Spine since 2019 and previously held leadership roles across Orthopaedics, MedSurg, and Neurotechnology.
The company also confirmed that Dylan Crotty will succeed Stiles as Group President of Orthopaedics. Crotty, who has spent twenty-seven years with Stryker, currently leads the Instruments business and has held key roles in Trauma & Extremities and Europe.
Kevin Lobo, Chair and CEO, said, “Appointing Spencer President and COO strengthens our ability to sustain high growth and leverage the breadth of our portfolio. Spencer's deep knowledge of our business and our customers, combined with his leadership and operational execution, will help position us well for the future.” Stiles commented, “I’m honored to step into this role. Our customers inspire everything we do.” He noted that he looks forward to working with teams across the organization to continue delivering meaningful impact for patients.