InspireMD Hires Vice President of Corporate Development

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

InspireMD, Inc. ("InspireMD" or the "Company") (NYSE MKT: NSPR) said Gwen K. Bame has joined the Company as Vice President of Corporate Development, reporting directly to Alan Milinazzo, President and CEO.

    "This is a new position created to strengthen our executive team with a clear focus on executing strategic programs and partnerships designed to meet our ambitious global growth objectives," said Mr. Milinazzo.  "Gwen has the right blend of industry and management experience and we are delighted to welcome her to InspireMD."

    Ms. Bame's responsibilities will include identifying and negotiating in/out licensing agreements, analyzing strategic partnerships and structuring of joint ventures on a worldwide basis.

    Ms. Bame joined Covidien in 2009 upon its acquisition of Aspect Medical Systems, where she held various sales and marketing leadership positions during her tenure. She led significant market development programs directly and via strategic partnerships which drove adoption of the BIS technology.

    Prior to her time at Covidien, Ms. Bame spent 12 years with Boston Scientific in the cardiology business in sales, marketing and corporate accounts. During her career at BSC, she negotiated roughly $350 million in contracted business across multiple business units.

About InspireMD, Inc.

InspireMD is a medical device company focusing on the development and commercialization of its proprietary stent system technology, MGuard™. InspireMD intends to pursue applications of this technology in coronary, carotid and peripheral artery procedures. InspireMD's common stock is quoted on the NYSE MKT under the ticker symbol NSPR.

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For additional information:
InspireMD Desk
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+1-212-926-1733
+1-203-222-7399
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