David Josza assumed the role of president and chief executive officer of the orthodontic laboratory on May 11, 2026.
Great Lakes Dental Technologies has named David Josza as its new president and chief executive officer. Josza officially assumed the role on May 11, 2026.
Josza brings experience from across the medical and dental device industries to the employee-owned orthodontic laboratory. He holds an MBA in international finance and has worked with start-ups, mid-market companies, and large public corporations. His background includes managing complex business situations, such as turnarounds and post-acquisition integrations, to deliver measurable results and build high-performing management teams.
Throughout his career, Josza has driven revenue growth across global markets while achieving cost efficiencies and operational changes.
“David’s expertise in P&L management, go-to-market strategy, sales force effectiveness, and cross-border operations makes him uniquely suited to assume this leadership role and continue the next chapter of the Great Lakes story,” says James R. Kunkemoeller, chairman of the board of directors and past president and CEO, in a release.
Great Lakes Dental Technologies is an employee-owned company with 200 staff members. The company designs, develops, and manufactures appliances and products for the orthodontic, restorative, dental, and sleep and airway markets. It operates as one of the largest orthodontic laboratories in North America, offering more than 4,000 products and services.
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