Inspire Medical appoints Charisse Sparks as CMO

Inspire Medical Systems announced the addition of Charisse Sparks, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer, effective July 27, 2023. As CMO, Dr. Sparks will be a member of Inspire’s executive leadership team and will lead the Company’s medical and clinical affairs functions. Dr. Sparks will report to Tim Herbert, President and CEO of the Company. Subsequently, Dr. Sparks served as CMO of AppliedVR, Inc., a privately-held company focused on virtual reality-based treatments that address pain and other conditions. In connection with her appointment as CMO of the Company, Sparks has resigned from the Board of Directors, including the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective upon the commencement of her employment with the Company.