Michelle Paknad

Michelle Paknad currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Robotics Business Development at CMR Surgical, a position held since August 2024. Previously, Michelle held significant roles at Smith+Nephew, including Vice President of Global Robotics, AI & Digital Health, and Senior Director of Robotics & Digital Health. Michelle was also a Clinical Advisory Board Member at Ronovo Surgical and a Board Member at Atracsys LLC. Other professional experiences include a Director role at Arthrex, and senior management positions at Intuitive and Lumenis. Michelle's career began with a focus on marketing and product management at Stryker and ArthroCare Corporation. Michelle holds an MBA from Golden Gate University and a BA from the University of California, Santa Cruz.