Apr 3, 2002
Guidant Group Chairman Ginger L. Graham Transitions to Advisor Role

Indianapolis, IN - Guidant Corporation (NYSE and PCX: GDT), a world leader in the treatment of cardiac and vascular disease, today announced that Ginger L. Graham has elected to move from her current position as Guidant Group Chairman to serve as an Advisor to Guidant President and CEO Ronald W. Dollens.

In this new position, Graham will focus her efforts on collaborative business partnerships, talent recruitment and development, and Guidant's women's health initiatives.

"Ginger has been instrumental in helping create Guidant Corporation and manage the business over the past decade," commented Dollens. "I know it was difficult for Ginger to make this decision, but she expressed a strong desire to step back from the constant and heavy travel to focus on the issues she feels are very important to her and the corporation. I am looking forward to Ginger's counsel and leadership directed toward these specific initiatives."

"Being a part of Guidant has been a once in a lifetime experience," commented Graham. "I have had the opportunity to work with great people, see our work make a meaningful contribution to human health and be a part of building a great business. As I choose to make more time for my family and my personal life, I am appreciative of Guidant's flexibility, enabling me to continue my strong association with the company. The focus of my work will be on efforts that I believe will continue to support the people of Guidant and the company's growth and competitiveness."

Graham will be located in Boulder, Colorado.

Her replacement has not been announced.

Guidant Corporation pioneers lifesaving technology, giving an opportunity for better life today to 8 million cardiac and vascular patients worldwide. The company, driven by a strong entrepreneurial culture of more than 10,000 employees, develops, manufactures and markets a broad array of products and services that enable less invasive care for some of life's most threatening medical conditions.