Benny Hagag is the President of MicroPort Orthopedics Inc and Co-Chairperson of IOC. Mr. Hagag is an highly experienced medical device executive, with over 25 years leading a multitude of business functions with a deep background in R&D and business development.
One of Benny's most notable accomplishment is the co-founding of MAKO Surgical Group, an orthopedic company, focused in the development of robotic platform and implants for joint replacement surgeries. Mr. Hagag joined Stryker following its acquisition of MAKO in 2013 as the International General Manager and Vice President for the MAKO robotic business. Most recently, he was the General Manager and Vice President for Stryker Asia Pacific for the MAKO business, based in Hong Kong.
Mr. Hagag holds a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on High Technology, both from Technion in Israel.