(RTTNews) -  NuVasive, Inc. (NUVA: News ) announced the appointment of Michael Lambert as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 9, 2009.

Lambert has been the Chief Financial Officer and held other key financial positions at other public companies. Most recently he was the Chief Financial Officer of Advanced Medical Optics.

Lambert will succeed Kevin O'Boyle, who has served as the Chief Financial Officer of NuVasive since the company went public in 2004. O'Boyle will actively assist Lambert's transition into his new role through the end of the year.

NuVasive also announced management updates, each effective January 1, 2010. Patrick Miles will be promoted to President of the Americas, and will report to Keith Valentine, President and Chief Operating Officer.
Jeffrey Rydin will be promoted to Executive Vice President of Sales, Americas. Rydin will assume direct sales responsibility for the entire Americas' sales force. He also will serve as Chairman of our newly formed Global Sales Executive Committee designed to ensure that NuVasive's global sales and marketing strategy is carried out to maximize results.

Jason Hannon will be promoted to Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Hannon will continue to be responsible for strategic planning, business development, and legal.

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