Essex Mitchell

Essex David Mitchell is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the healthcare and sports industries. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer and Division President at Hologic, Inc. since September 2017, Essex has held multiple senior leadership roles including Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Vice President of Sales. Prior experience includes a tenure at Stryker from September 2006 to September 2017, where Essex advanced through positions such as General Manager of Joint Replacement and U.S. Director of Sales for Foot & Ankle. Earlier in the career, Essex worked at Merck as a Pediatric Vaccine Specialist and held roles in sales at Abbott Nutrition. Essex's background also includes professional football, with stints in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. Educational credentials include a BSBA in Business with a focus on Human Resources from The Ohio State University, a certificate in Financial Management from Cornell University, and a program completion at Harvard Business School in 2012.