Russell Millar brings decades of experience with Millar Inc. to his position as Board Member and Core Technology Engineer. As part of the Engineering staff, he is acquainted with the details of all products, both their development and manufacture. Transitioning to oversight of the company, Russell’s knowledge of Millar’s history and his relationships with customers have ensured a seamless reorganization to better address the challenges of the twenty-first century.
His hobbies include flying both powered and glider aircraft.
P. (Laxmin) Laxminarain joined Millar’s Board of Directors in December 2018. His expertise and successful track record in the medical device industry for over 30 years support Millar’s strategic decisions.
From 2006 to 2017, Laxmin was Worldwide President of Codman Neurosurgery (a Johnson & Johnson company), which was acquired by Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation in October 2017. He also served as Vice President-CVT for Cordis Cardiology and has held other senior medical device positions in India, Singapore and South Korea under Johnson & Johnson. Currently a member of five other boards, Laxmin is actively involved helping startups and nonprofits in the medical device space. He earned his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management.
Floris Alkemade joined Millar’s Board of Directors in 2024. Floris is a highly experienced Managing Director with an impressive track record spanning over 20 years in the industry. His entrepreneurial journey began in 2011 with the founding of Wellinq, which later evolved into the holding company for Sentron before its acquisition by Millar.
Prior to his role with Sentron, Floris made significant waves in the industry through his leadership of MarketXS, a financial technology company he founded and led until its acquisition by Nasdaq-listed S&P Global Inc. This milestone acquisition highlighted Floris’s strategic vision, positioning MarketXS as a key player in the financial services technology landscape.
Floris’s entrepreneurial spirit was further demonstrated during his tenure as Founder and CEO of Optisense. Here, he led the company with a focus on cutting-edge solutions and market disruption, showcasing his ability to drive growth and innovation in diverse business environments.
