Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Announces CEO Changes, Effective July 1, 2025

Published: 2025-05-15 15:20:38 ET ISRG

Published on 05/15/2025 at 15:20

Intuitive announced on May 14, 2025, the Board of Directors of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. appointed David J. Rosa, age 57, currently the Company?s President, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Rosa will replace Gary S. Guthart, Ph.D., who will step down as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective July 1, 2025 and will assume the position of Executive Chair of the Board as of that same date, and will continue to serve as a director. In connection with Dr. Guthart?s appointment as Chair, the independent directors of the Board appointed Craig H. Barratt, Ph.D., the Board?s current Chair, to serve as the lead independent director of the Board also effective July 1, 2025.

Guthart will work closely with Rosa to support a smooth transition and will remain with Intuitive in a senior advisory capacity. A 29-year veteran with Intuitive, Rosa first joined the company as its ninth employee in March 1996. Since then, he has held leadership positions across the business, including engineering, clinical and product development, marketing, regulatory and quality affairs, and the commercial organization.

Among his achievements, Rosa founded Intuitive?s first clinical engineering and endoluminal groups, leading to the development and commercialization of the da Vinci SP (single port) robotic-assisted surgical system and Ion robotic bronchoscopy system. He also launched the company?s Future Forward group, which identifies and develops transformational new business opportunities. Rosa assumed the role of executive vice president and chief business officer in 2019, transitioning to chief strategy and growth officer three years later.

Rosa has served as Intuitive?s president since May 2023 and became a member of the board of directors in July 2024. Mr. Rosa also currently serves on the Board of Directors of Kardium Inc. Mr. Rosa graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo. He also holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.