tefano Gianotti was appointed to LivaNova's Board in October 2015. Prior to joining LivaNova, Mr. Gianotti founded Padana Ricambi S.p.A, a company that specializes in the production of parts for motorcycles and scooters, in 1982. He serves on the board of KYMCO-Padana Ricambi S.p.A, KIM S.R.L., Banco di Brescia S.p.A., Banca Popolare di Bergamo S.p.A., Calisio S.p.A., San Paolo Foundation Bank of Brescia and the Association of Former Shareholders of Banca Lombarda e Piemontese. Mr. Gianotti is also an accountant from the Institute of Accounting, Abba, Genoa. Mr. Gianotti served on the board of directors at Mittel S.p.A. from 2009 to 2015, UBI Assicuraziono from 2008 to 2010, and Cattolica Investimenti S.p.A. from 2003 to 2007. Mr. Gianotti's particular qualifications for service on our Board include his prior management experience, his extensive financial background having served on the boards of several financial institutions and his expertise in accounting.  tefano Gianotti was appointed to LivaNova's Board in October 2015. Prior to joining LivaNova, Mr. Gianotti founded Padana Ricambi S.p.A, a company that specializes in the production of parts for motorcycles and scooters, in 1982. He serves on the board of KYMCO-Padana Ricambi S.p.A, KIM S.R.L., Banco di Brescia S.p.A., Banca Popolare di Bergamo S.p.A., Calisio S.p.A., San Paolo Foundation Bank of Brescia and the Association of Former Shareholders of Banca Lombarda e Piemontese. Mr. Gianotti is also an accountant from the Institute of Accounting, Abba, Genoa. Mr. Gianotti served on the board of directors at Mittel S.p.A. from 2009 to 2015, UBI Assicuraziono from 2008 to 2010, and Cattolica Investimenti S.p.A. from 2003 to 2007. Mr. Gianotti's particular qualifications for service on our Board include his prior management experience, his extensive financial background having served on the boards of several financial institutions and his expertise in accounting. 

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