Medtronic taps Coyle as head of cardiology

Medical technology provider Medtronic has selected Michael Coyle as executive vice president to head its cardiology business sector which encompasses its cardiac rhythm disease management, cardiovascular and physio-control businesses.

Prior to the position at Minneapolis-based Medtronic, Coyle served as president of cardiac rhythm management at St. Jude Medical in Little Canada, Minn. and was previously employed at Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly.

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