President, International Division
January 2008 – Present

St. Jude Medical employee since 1997

Denis Gestin was named President of the International Division in January 2008. He was previously named President of SJM Europe, Middle East, Africa and Canada in August 2004. He joined St. Jude Medical in 1997, managing cardiac rhythm management and catheter product sales in France. He was named Managing Director of St. Jude Medical France in 1999 and was promoted to Vice President, Northern Europe and Africa in 2002.

Mr. Gestin has more than 20 years experience in the medical technology industry in Europe, including 10 years at ELA Medical. He holds an advanced business degree from the Ecole des Cadres in Paris, France.