William J. Plovanic

William J. Plovanic was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer in October 2019. He joined Obalon in March 2016 as our Chief Financial Officer and was appointed as President and a Class I director in May 2019. Previously, Mr. Plovanic served as Managing Director, Medical Technology Equity Research at Canaccord Genuity Inc., an investment bank, from February 2007 to March 2016. Prior to Canaccord Genuity, Mr. Plovanic served in various roles at First Albany Capital Inc. from February 2001 to February 2007, including as Managing Director, Equity Research. Mr. Plovanic holds a B.S. from Bradley University and is a CFA Charterholder. Our Board believes that Mr. Plovanic’s deep knowledge and experience with our company and products, and his financial expertise, qualify him to serve on our Board.