Paul Laviolette

Mr. LaViolette serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at CardioFocus.

He is the Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer at SV Health Investors, bringing more than 35 years of global medical technology management experience. Previously, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC), an $8 billion medical device leader. During his 15 years at BSC, he also held positions including: Group President Cardiovascular; President, Cardiology; Group President, Endosurgery; and President, International during a period in which revenues grew 20 times. Mr. LaViolette integrated two dozen acquisitions and led extensive product development, operations and worldwide commercial organizations. He previously held marketing and general management positions at CR Bard, and various marketing roles at Kendall (Covidien).