All Our People Stories

A Formula for Success

The following is an excerpt from a Q&A with Hiral Prajapati, senior quality engineer, Global Quality, about taking a step back to take a step forward in her career, who her role models are, the power of teamwork, and always doing the right thing even when no one is looking.

Serving Those Who Served

The following is an excerpt from a Q&A with Dan Cooper, senior manager, Global Quality and U.S. Army Veteran, about how he followed his father’s footsteps into the military, how his experiences helped shape his career in Quality and how he is paying it forward for other Veterans as a member of our IVET employee resource group (ERG).

Celebrating Anniversaries

Doug Fifolt, global franchise leader for Advanced Energy and Instruments in Codman Specialty Surgical shares what he is most passionate about as he celebrates 25 years of marriage, 32 years of service, and 35 years as a company.

Always Believe in Yourself

Huda Ali, manager, EMEA global service & repair operations at our Ratingen, Germany site, talks about overcoming adversity, embracing her own development, and being her authentic self. 

Learn to Enjoy the Climb

Growing as a Leader and Advocate for Others

Advancing Leaders Through Innovation

46 Years of Creating Magnificent Instruments

Daniel Ray, team manager at our Saint-Aubin, France manufacturing site has built a lifetime of memories working with his hands.

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Recognizes Topaz Kirlew During Women’s History Month

Congratulations to Topaz Kirlew, vice president, Regulatory Affairs, a 2024 Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Luminary! Topaz received this honor for Accelerating Transformational Leadership and driving significant positive change.

Soaring to New Heights

Finding Her Passion and Purpose

Starr Bland, associate product manager, shares her journey of determination and focus in pursuit of her career aspirations, while building a community along the way.

Le Locle Quality Assurance Analyst Karin Balanche Says Quality is Collaborative

Karin Balanche, quality assurance analyst at Integra’s Le Locle, Switzerland manufacturing facility, has been with the company for more than six years. She remains just as passionate and energized about her work since her first day because of the collaboration of her team and impact of Integra’s technologies on patients. She oversees customer satisfaction, with elements of compliance and regulatory affairs for products like shunts, valves, and catheters for neurosurgery.