DUBLIN, IRELAND, July 22, 2014-

Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) today announced that Bryan Hanson, who currently serves as group president, Medical Devices & U.S., will be elevated to the newly created position of group president, Covidien, effective Oct. 1. In this role, Hanson will have global responsibility for all Covidien business segments.

Hanson has overseen the company's Surgical Solutions, Vascular Therapies and Respiratory & Monitoring Solutions business units, as well as its Health Systems organization, since October 2013. He recently assumed oversight of the company's Emerging Markets business and will add responsibility for the company's Developed Markets and Medical Supplies businesses when his appointment becomes effective.

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