QuidelOrtho Corporation announced the appointment of Nathaniel "Nate" Sisitsky as its new Chief Legal Officer, effective March 23, 2026. He will report to Brian Blaser, President and Chief Executive Officer, and will lead QuidelOrtho's global legal, compliance and corporate governance functions. Mr. Sisitsky brings more than 25 years of legal and governance experience advising public companies across life sciences and technology sectors.
Most recently, he served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at STAAR Surgical Company, where he oversaw global legal and compliance functions. Mr. Sisitsky succeeds Michelle Hodges, who is retiring after a distinguished career and years of service to QuidelOrtho. Ms. Hodges played an important role in strengthening the Company's legal and governance capabilities, supporting strategic initiatives and guiding the organization through a period of significant transformation.
Ms. Hodges will serve in an advisory role to facilitate a smooth transition. Throughout his career, Mr. Sisitsky has provided legal leadership during periods of significant organizational change across the medtech sector. His roles as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at NuVasive Inc. and CareFusion Corporation included guiding legal and compliance functions through major corporate transitions, ensuring continuity and strategic alignment across global operations.
Mr. Sisitsky began his legal career at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. He later served in senior legal roles at American Tower Corporation before moving into leadership positions across the medical technology sector. He holds a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Emory University.
