Josza brings extensive experience across the medical and dental device industries to his new leadership role, effective May 11.
Key takeaways:
- David Josza assumed the role of president and CEO of Great Lakes on May 11, 2026.
- Josza holds an MBA in international finance and has experience spanning start-ups, mid-market companies, and large public corporations.
- His background includes driving revenue growth, managing turnarounds, and leading post-acquisition integrations in global markets.
Great Lakes Dental Technologies has named David Josza as its new president and chief executive officer. Josza officially assumed his new role on May 11, 2026.
Josza brings broad experience across the medical and dental device industries to the position. Holding an MBA in international finance, he has demonstrated versatility working with start-ups, mid-market companies, and large public corporations.
Throughout his career, Josza has established a consistent record of stepping into complex, high-stakes situations, including turnarounds, post-acquisition integrations, and mature businesses, to deliver sustained, measurable results. His leadership approach combines strategic clarity with operational discipline, and he is recognized for building high-performing management teams.
Commercially, Josza has driven hundreds of millions in revenue growth across global markets while achieving significant cost efficiencies and operational improvements.
“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.
