SS Innovations International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSII), a developer of surgical robotic technologies, has appointed Sarah M. Romano as chief financial officer, effective August 3, 2026. Romano brings more than two decades of finance leadership experience in the medical technology and life sciences sectors. Based in the United States, she will help lead the company’s financial operations as it advances its global expansion strategy, including pursuit of U.S. FDA approval for its SSi Mantra surgical robotic system.
Most recently, Romano served as chief financial officer of Vicarious Surgical, where she led financial and operational initiatives to reduce cash burn, strengthen the balance sheet and support strategic objectives. She previously held CFO roles at Entero Therapeutics and Kiora Pharmaceuticals, raising more than $100 million through public and private financings while overseeing strategic transactions, SEC reporting and investor relations.
The appointment comes as SS Innovations seeks to expand the global presence of its technologically advanced, user-friendly, and cost-effective surgical robotic solutions. The company’s product range includes its proprietary SSi Mantra surgical robotic system and its comprehensive suite of SSi Mudra surgical instruments, which support a variety of surgical robotic procedures including cardiac surgery. An American company headquartered in India, SS Innovations aims to make the benefits of robotic surgery affordable and accessible to a larger segment of the global population.
Romano’s experience in raising capital and managing financial operations will be critical as the company pursues FDA approval and expands internationally. The news is significant for investors and the medical technology industry, as it signals SS Innovations’ commitment to strengthening its financial leadership to achieve key milestones. The company’s focus on cost-effective robotic surgery could potentially disrupt the market by making advanced surgical tools more accessible.
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