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11 March 2010 - Smith & Nephew plc (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology business, announced today the appointment of Jerry Goodman to the newly created role of President of Health Care Systems.  Goodman will be responsible for building and sustaining relationships with hospital systems, group purchasing organizations, key accounts, surgery center development companies and government associated contracting.

“As the health care industry evolves, focusing on the needs of our customers remains the key to our success.  Under Jerry’s leadership, we will offer our customers not only the best products available, but solutions that meet their unique needs and distinguish us as their company of choice,” said David Illingworth, CEO.

Goodman joined Smith & Nephew in 2001 as Vice President of US Sales for the Endoscopy business unit. Since then, he has held progressively senior commercial roles including general management.  His career prior to joining Smith & Nephew includes progressively senior roles in sales and corporate accounts at US Surgical Corporation.

“The health care environment continues to change, and this impacts our customers in different ways,” said Goodman. “Smith & Nephew is focused on bringing our customers solutions, tailored toward their specific needs, which enable them to leverage our broad portfolio in ways that enhance their ability to deliver great care to patients in an efficient way.”

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology business, specialising in Orthopaedics, including Reconstruction, Trauma and Clinical Therapies; Endoscopy and Advanced Wound Management.  Smith & Nephew is a global leader in arthroscopy and advanced wound management and is one of the leading global orthopaedics companies.

Smith & Nephew is dedicated to helping improve people's lives.  The Company prides itself on the strength of its relationships with its surgeons and professional healthcare customers, with whom its name is synonymous with high standards of performance, innovation and trust.  The Company operates in 32 countries around the world.  Annual sales in 2009 were nearly $3.8 billion.