DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 6, 2013--
Covidien
(NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today
announced the appointment of Jacqueline Strayer as Senior Vice
President, Corporate Communications, effective immediately. She will
report to José E. Almeida, Chairman, President and CEO and be located in
Mansfield, MA.
In this role, Strayer will be responsible for leading Covidien's global
communications strategies. This encompasses both internal and external
communications initiatives worldwide, including corporate marketing,
public relations, media relations, financial communications, crisis
communications, issues management, philanthropy and the company's
digital presence.
“Jacqueline brings strong global leadership and strategic communications
experience to Covidien. She has an impressive track record of
accomplishments and we are delighted to have her join the Covidien
leadership team,” said Almeida.
She joins Covidien from Johnson Controls where she served as Vice
President, Corporate Communications and was an elected officer of the
company. Her responsibilities included media relations, internal
communications, branding, advertising, digital and social media for this
global industrial company.
Before joining Johnson Controls, Strayer was Vice President, Corporate
Communications for Arrow Electronics, Inc., where she established the
communications function for this Fortune 200 company. Prior to that, she
held communication leadership positions at United Technologies, GE
Capital Corporation and William M. Mercer.
Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her role in
developing communications and public affairs programs. Active in the
community, Strayer has served on the board of numerous organizations
including Milwaukee Film, where she co-chaired the Film Industry
committee, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, WLIW/WNET, and she chaired
Connecticut Public Broadcasting. She is a member of the Arthur Page
Society, The Seminar and the Communication Strategy Council of the
Conference Board.
She received a Bachelor of Arts in political science and economics from
the University of Connecticut and a Master of Professional Studies from
New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, Graduate Division of Film
and Television.
ABOUT COVIDIEN
Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates
innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers
value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures,
distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product
lines in three segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Medical
Supplies. With 2012 revenue of $11.9 billion, Covidien has 43,000
employees worldwide in 70 countries, and its products are sold in over
140 countries. Please visit www.covidien.com
to learn more about our business.

Source: Covidien
Covidien
Bruce Farmer, 508-452-4372
Vice President
Public
Relations
bruce.farmer@covidien.com
or
Coleman
Lannum, CFA, 508-452-4343
Vice President
Investor Relations
cole.lannum@covidien.com
or
Todd
Carpenter, 508-452-4363
Senior Director
Investor Relations
todd.carpenter@covidien.com