Sintx Technologies Inc., a Salt Lake City ceramics company supplying silicon nitride products to the industrial and biomedical sectors, has named Eric K. Olson to succeed Dr. B. Sonny Bal as the company’s CEO and president. Bal will continue to serve as chairman of the company’s board of directors.
For over 30 years, Olson has been a founder and entrepreneur in a broad range of medical device, diagnostic, biologic and biomaterial companies. Most recently he founded and served as CEO of Foresite Innovations LLC, a private healthcare innovation and development holding company. He previously served as CEO and president of Amedica Corp.
“On behalf of Sintx’s board, I am extremely excited that Eric has agreed to serve as our next CEO and president,” said Bal. “Eric brings many years of experience and leadership qualities that will be crucial in guiding the company in the coming years.”
“We remain focused on accelerating development and commercialization of the company’s technologies and looking for new opportunities that will enhance shareholder value,” said Olson.
Founded in 1996, Sintx has research and development facilities in Maryland in addition to its Utah headquarters.