Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. announced the retirement of Marilyn Carlson Nelson as Chair of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Chief Executive Officer Timothy P. Herbert to the additional role of Board Chair, to be effective at the conclusion of the Company?s Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to occur on May 2, 2024. Ms. Nelson joined the Board as Chair in 2018 following the passing of her husband and the original Chair of Inspire?s Board, Glen D. Nelson, M.D. Mr. Herbert is the founder of Inspire and has served as President and CEO since May of 2007. Mr. Herbert's decades of expertise in the medical device industry as well as his deep understanding of the business that he founded make him uniquely qualified to effectively manage the business, execute on strategic priorities and lead the Board.

The Board has appointed Gary Ellis to the role of Lead Independent Director. Mr. Ellis was appointed to the Inspire Board in 2019 following an extensive career as Chief Financial Officer of Medtronic and serves as the Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.