Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, announced Suketu Upadhyay, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain, will depart the company effective April 28 for a new professional opportunity.
The company has named Paul Stellato, currently Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, as interim Chief Financial Officer, while the company conducts an internal and external search to identify a permanent successor.
"We are deeply grateful for Suky's leadership and contributions to Zimmer Biomet over the past seven years," said Ivan Tornos, Chairman, President and CEO of Zimmer Biomet. "We are confident Paul is the right leader to provide continuity and steady direction during this transition, as we continue to execute our strategy and deliver on our commitments."
A seasoned operator, Stellato brings more than 20 years of broad financial and Investor Relations experience to the role. He currently serves as Controller, Chief Accounting Officer and head of Corporate FP&A at Zimmer Biomet. Since joining the company in May 2022, Stellato has advanced Zimmer Biomet's strategy and transformation through disciplined capital allocation, including recent acquisitions and its share repurchase program.
Previously, Stellato was a member of Xylem Inc.'s finance leadership team, where he held multiple roles during his tenure, including Vice President of Finance for Global Business Services; Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer; and Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis. Stellato also spent eight years at ITT Corporation, where he held various roles of increasing responsibility in the finance organization. He spent his early career in public accounting with both Andersen and Ernst & Young. Stellato holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Villanova University and a Master of Business Administration from the Stern School of Business at New York University. He is also a certified public accountant.
