Joseph  Wright net worth and biography

Joseph Wright Biography and Net Worth

Joe Wright joined Merit in 2005 as Vice President of International and was responsible for sales in Canada, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. He also served as Vice President of Global Marketing in 2006 and 2007 and was then promoted to President of Merit Technology Group, overseeing Merit OEM, Merit Sensor, and MCTec B.V.

Wright now manages Merit’s businesses in all global markets outside the U.S. and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). In 2010, he oversaw the creation of Merit China in Beijing. In 2011, he also established Merit Asia in Hong Kong, the company’s headquarters in Southeast Asia. Wright has continued to expand Merit’s presence with facilities and/or personnel in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

Before joining Merit, Wright held sales, marketing, and business development positions with Motorola and Micron. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business Administration from Columbia University and speaks Japanese.

What is Joseph Wright's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Joseph Wright is at least $3.00 million as of March 7th, 2024. Mr. Wright owns 42,223 shares of Merit Medical Systems stock worth more than $2,997,411 as of April 19th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Wright may own. Additionally, Mr. Wright receives a salary of $970,590.00 as Insider at Merit Medical Systems. Learn More about Joseph Wright's net worth.

How old is Joseph Wright?

Mr. Wright is currently 54 years old. There are 5 older executives and no younger executives at Merit Medical Systems. The oldest executive at Merit Medical Systems is Mr. Fred P. Lampropoulos, Founder, Chairman, CEO & President, who is 74 years old. Learn More on Joseph Wright's age.

What is Joseph Wright's salary?

As the Insider of Merit Medical Systems, Inc., Mr. Wright earns $970,590.00 per year. There are 2 executives that earn more than Mr. Wright. The highest earning executive at Merit Medical Systems is Mr. Fred P. Lampropoulos, Founder, Chairman, CEO & President, who commands a salary of $2,800,000.00 per year. Learn More on Joseph Wright's salary.

How do I contact Joseph Wright?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Wright and other Merit Medical Systems executives is 1600 WEST MERIT PARK WAY, SOUTH JORDAN UT, 84095. Merit Medical Systems can also be reached via phone at (801) 253-1600 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Joseph Wright's contact information.

Has Joseph Wright been buying or selling shares of Merit Medical Systems?

Joseph Wright has not been actively trading shares of Merit Medical Systems within the last three months. Most recently, Joseph Wright sold 25,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.68, for a transaction totalling $1,892,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 42,223 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3,195,436.64. Learn More on Joseph Wright's trading history.

Who are Merit Medical Systems' active insiders?

Merit Medical Systems' insider roster includes A. Anderson (Director), Jill Anderson (Director), David Floyd (Director), Ronald Frost (COO), Fred Lampropoulos (CEO), Brian Lloyd (Insider), F. Millner (Director), Raul Parra, Jr. (CFO), Neil Peterson (COO), Michel Voigt (Insider), Lynne Ward (Director), and Joseph Wright (Insider). Learn More on Merit Medical Systems' active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Merit Medical Systems?

In the last twelve months, insiders at the medical instruments supplier sold shares 6 times. They sold a total of 99,817 shares worth more than $7,434,244.71. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 12th when CFO Raul Jr. Parra sold 6,480 shares worth more than $479,196.00. Insiders at Merit Medical Systems own 3.7% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Merit Medical Systems.

Information on this page was last updated on 3/12/2024.

Joseph Wright Insider Trading History at Merit Medical Systems

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
3/7/2024Sell25,000$75.68$1,892,000.0042,223View SEC Filing Icon  
5/21/2021Sell15,000$62.03$930,450.00
5/4/2021Sell5,000$64.25$321,250.0017,343View SEC Filing Icon  
6/14/2018Sell20,000$49.51$990,200.009,928View SEC Filing Icon  
See Full Table

Joseph Wright Buying and Selling Activity at Merit Medical Systems

This chart shows Joseph Wright's buying and selling at Merit Medical Systems by year and by quarter.

Skip ChartChart Data in Insider Trading History Table

Merit Medical Systems Company Overview

Merit Medical Systems logo
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets single-use medical products for interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Cardiovascular and Endoscopy. The company provides micropuncture kits, angiographic needles, sheaths, guide wires, and safety products; peripheral intervention, including angiography, drainage, delivery systems, and embolotherapy products; spine products, such as vertebral augmentation, radiofrequency ablation, and bone biopsy systems; oncology products; and cardiac intervention products, such as access, angiography, electrophysiology and cardiac rhythm management, fluid management, hemodynamic monitoring, hemostasis, and intervention to treat various heart conditions. It also offers custom procedural solutions that include critical care products, disinfection protection systems, syringes, manifold kits, and trays and packs; coating services for medical tubes and wires; and sensor components for microelectromechanical systems. In addition, the company provides pulmonary products that consist of laser-cut tracheobronchial stents, over-the-wire and direct visualization delivery systems, and dilation balloons to endoscopically dilate structures; gastroenterology products, such as covered esophageal stents, syringe and gauges, and balloon dilators; and kits and accessories for endoscopy and bronchoscopy procedures. It sells its products to hospitals and alternate site-based physicians, technicians, and nurses through direct sales force, distributors, original equipment manufacturer partners, or custom procedure tray manufacturers. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in South Jordan, Utah.
Read More

Today's Range

Now: $70.99
Low: $70.82
High: $72.06

50 Day Range

MA: $75.24
Low: $70.99
High: $80.48

2 Week Range

Now: $70.99
Low: $62.58
High: $85.62

Volume

269,998 shs

Average Volume

317,661 shs

Market Capitalization

$4.12 billion

P/E Ratio

43.82

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

0.89