Silk Road Medical Announces Retirement of CEO Erica Rogers

October 10, 2023—Silk Road Medical, Inc., located in Sunnyvale, California, and Plymouth, Minnesota, announced that CEO Erica Rogers plans to retire from the company after the completion of a succession process.

Silk Road advised that it is working with Spencer Stuart, a leading executive search firm.

To ensure a smooth transition, Rogers will remain as President and CEO of the company until her successor is appointed.

Silk Road’s Enroute transcarotid stent for transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), used in conjunction with the Enroute transcarotid neuroprotection system during the TCAR procedure, is FDA approved for patients at high risk and standard risk for complications from carotid endarterectomy.

“It has been an honor to work with the Silk Road team through more than a decade of progress toward improving patients’ lives,” commented Rogers in the company’s press release. “I’m incredibly proud of the foundation we’ve built, our amazing employees, and our undeniable leadership in carotid artery disease innovation. We have set the stage for an exciting future for the company. I look forward to supporting a smooth transition and cheering on our team as they continue to promote TCAR as the gold standard in stroke prevention.”

Jack Lasersohn, Chairman of the Board of Silk Road Medical, addressed these developments in the company’s press release.

“I’d like to thank Erica for her tremendous contributions to Silk Road over the last 11 years,” stated Lasersohn. “Erica has been integral in leading and expanding the company’s strong operational infrastructure and commercial enterprise and driving a significant expansion of the use of TCAR and its impact on patients. She also has created an enduring, mission-focused culture at Silk Road, setting the company apart.”

Lasersohn added, “The Silk Road Medical senior leadership team and Board of Directors are well-prepared for Erica’s transition. We plan to work closely together to ensure a smooth process as we drive continued growth in the business.”