Orthofix International, a provider of orthopedic surgery devices, has promoted Jeffrey Schumm as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.

Schumm has joined Orthofix in January 2007 as vice president and assistant general counsel, with over 25 years of business and legal experience.

Prior to joining Orthofix, Schumm served as vice president and general counsel for Regeneration Technologies and also served as an assistant attorney general for the State of Florida and was also affiliated with the law firm of Holland & Knight.

Orthofix executive vice president and chief financial officer Bob Vaters said that Jeff has provided invaluable guidance and support since joining the company and they have benefited from his significant public company, international and litigation experience, and his promotion to General Counsel further strengthens Orthofix’s senior management team.

Orthofix International offers minimally invasive surgical and non-surgical products for the spine, orthopedic and sports medicine market sectors that address the lifelong bone-and-joint health needs of patients of all ages.