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Steve Hirsch joined BioMimetic in July 2005 as Executive Vice President, Orthopedics and Chief Operating Officer. From October 1996 to June 2005, Mr. Hirsch served in various positions in the Orthopedics Division of London-based Smith & Nephew, plc. His responsibilities at Smith & Nephew included responsibilities in the marketing and sales areas. From January 2003 to February 2005, Mr. Hirsch was the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Reconstructive (total joint) Division of the orthopedics business. His last position with Smith & Nephew was President of the European Orthopedic business, with annual revenues in excess of $200 million. Mr. Hirsch spent 24 years in the orthopedic device industry, first with the Howmedica Division of Pfizer, Inc. where he held a variety of positions including Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the US Orthopedics business. Mr. Hirsch received a B.E.Sc. from the Johns Hopkins University and a M.S.I.A. from the Krannert School of Business at Purdue University. | 