During Dan Gilbertson’s more than 11 years on Medtronic’s M&A team, the medical device giant has scooped up a number of big-ticket companies. That includes cardiac tech firm Affera and health care equipment company Intersect ENT, acquired for around $1 billion apiece. Gilbertson, a Minnesota native who spent more than six years working from Medtronic’s Switzerland office, says his goal is to continue bringing more therapies to more patients. “If there is a technology out there that solves a big unmet need, is in our area of expertise, and is clinically proven to be safe and effective, my door is always open.”

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