Dave Rosa succeeds Gary Guthart as CEO; Guthart becomes executive chair

Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive announced in May 2025 that president Dave Rosa, with the company since 1996, would become CEO on July 1, 2025. Gary Guthart, CEO for 15 years, became executive chair and a senior adviser during the da Vinci 5 rollout.

• Dave Rosa CEO effective July 1, 2025; president since prior (29-year tenure, company veteran).
• Gary Guthart: 15-year run as CEO; transitions to executive chair and senior adviser on da Vinci 5 deployment.
• Continuity: Rosa's 29-year tenure and Guthart's advisory role smooth leadership transition and strategy execution.
• Timing: transition during da Vinci 5 market entry (March 2024 FDA) and Series C fundraising cycle.