Intuitive Surgical announced the promotion of President Dave Rosa to the position of CEO, effective July 1, 2025, with current CEO Gary Guthart transitioning to the executive chair role.
Gary Guthart, the outgoing CEO, spent the last 15 years overseeing the launches of new products at Intuitive, contributing to the company's dominance in the surgical robotics space.
Dave Rosa, the incoming CEO, has been with Intuitive for nearly 30 years, holding various leadership positions and contributing to the development and commercialization of robotic systems.
The succession plan reflects Rosa's instrumental role in guiding Intuitive's strategy, expanding the company's global presence, and leading the next phase of growth, according to the board.