ArthroCare Announces Senior Management Promotions

ArthroCare Corp. (NASDAQ: ARTC) today announced several senior management promotions, all of which are effective immediately.

James L. Pacek has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Units. Mr. Pacek most recently served as Vice President and General Manager, Interventional Therapies and also has experience in directing ArthroCare’s Sports Medicine business. Mr. Pacek has held progressive sales, marketing and general management responsibilities with American Hospital Supply, Baxter, Medtronic and Sorin Group. Mr. Pacek holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois.

Sten I. Dahlborg has been promoted to the position of President, International. Mr. Dahlborg most recently served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, International Operations.