People: Volcano Corp (VOLC.O)

Mr. Ronald A. Matricaria is Chairman of the Board, Lead Independent Director of Volcano Corporation. He has over 35 years of medical device and pharmaceutical experience at St. Jude Medical, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company, Inc. From April 1993 to May 1999, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of St. Jude Medical, Inc. and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors from January 1995 to December 2002. Prior to joining St. Jude Medical, Mr. Matricaria spent 23 years with Eli Lilly and Company, Inc. His last position was Executive Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Division of Eli Lilly and Company and President of its North American operations. He also served as President of Eli Lilly International Corporation, as well as President of its Medical Device Division. Mr. Matricaria currently serves on the boards of Life Technologies Corporation, a life sciences company, and Phoenix Children's Hospital. He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Kinetic Concepts, Inc, a medical technology company. Mr. Matricaria holds a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree in pharmacy, as well as an honorary PharmD degree, in recognition of his contributions to the practice of pharmacy.