K2M Appoints New Board Member

Leesburg, Va.-based spinal implant firm K2M Group Holdings Inc. appointed Michael A. Turpin to its board of directors and audit committee.

Turpin is the executive vice president, employee benefits for USI Insurance Services, a U.S.-based employee benefits and risk management brokerage and consulting company. Prior to joining USI Insurance Services in 2008, he was the Northeast regional CEO and U.S. president of key accounts at United Healthcare, as well as a worldwide partner/managing director with Marsh & McLennan. Turpin holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College.

“We are very pleased to add Mr. Turpin to our Board,” said Daniel Pelak, chairman of K2M’s board. “With decades of executive experience in the healthcare industry and his extensive background in payer coverage, I am confident that his industry knowledge and operational insights will make him an excellent board member, and I look forward to his contributions.”

“With the ever-changing healthcare environment, Mike’s proven expertise will provide important insight for the board,” said Eric Major, K2M’s president and CEO.