Strategyn client, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, recognized as 2010 Edison Award Winner
2010-04-30
Strategyn, Inc., an industry leader in innovation management, today announced that their client, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, was named a winner in the highly competitive Science and Medical category for its HARMONIC ® Blade for Orthopaedic and Spine surgery at the Edison Awards Ceremony held on April 29th at The Capitale in New York City, New York.
The Edison Awards, a peer-review honor similar to the Oscars, is voted on by roughly 2,000 members of the not-for-profit Marketing Executives Networking Group (MENG), comprised of America’s top executives and academics. The awards are among the most elite accolades a company and/or individual can receive, honoring excellence in new product development, marketing, and innovation. Strategyn is a sponsor of the 2010 Edison Awards program.
“The Edison Awards have a tradition of honoring individuals and organizations that have achieved innovation excellence and we are thrilled to have a client join the list of companies that have made a positive, innovative contribution to their field,” said Tony Ulwick, Founder and CEO of Strategyn. “At Strategyn, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of innovation for our clients, and our work with Ethicon Endo-Surgery is a prime example.”
During the event, Ulwick joined other experts in innovation on a panel, Management - America 2010: Can we restore our innovative primacy?, moderated by Sir Harold Evans, Editor and Author, “They Made America.” Other panelists included:
- Mr. A.G. Lafley, Retired Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Procter & Gamble
- Dr. Susan Hockfield, President, Mentor and Professor of Neuroscience, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Tim Brown, CEO, IDEO
- Dr. John Kao, Author and Founder, Kao and Company
About Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Ethicon Endo-Surgery develops and markets advanced medical devices for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, focusing on procedure-enabling devices for the interventional diagnosis and treatment of conditions in general and bariatric surgery, as well as gastrointestinal health, gynecology and surgical oncology. More information can be found at www.ethiconendo.com.
About The Edison Awards
The Edison Awards™ recognize the persistence and excellence Thomas Edison personified; qualities which have allowed America to remain in the forefront of innovation, creativity, and ingenuity in the global economy. For more information about The Edison Awards, visit www.edisonawards.com.
About Strategyn
Strategyn has been a leader in innovation management for nearly twenty years partnering with companies across the globe to solve their unique innovation challenges. Through the company’s patented Outcome-Driven Innovation® (ODI) process, companies can discover high-growth emerging markets, unlock hidden opportunities, and create breakthrough products and services. Strategyn’s 40 employees worldwide have worked successfully with companies such as Chiquita Brands, Colgate-Palmolive, Hallmark, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly-Clark, Microsoft Corporation, Motorola , Pfizer and WellPoint, helping them establish effective innovation strategies and driving them through implementation. Founded in 1991, Strategyn, Inc. serves as a holding company for Strategyn Consulting, Strategyn Institute, Strategyn Ventures, Strategyn Center for Social Innovation and Strategyn Enterprise Solutions – all innovation-advancing businesses.
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