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New Covidien CEO named from medical device division

Covidien plc (NYSE:COV) announced a succession in its corner office, tapping the leader of its medical device unit to become its new president and CEO in July, replacing the retiring Richard Meelia. The Mansfield, Mass.-based medical products conglomerate said Jose Almeida will become president and CEO of the company after Meelia steps down July 1. Almeida, a 16-year Covidien and Tyco Healthcare veteran, has been president of the company's medical device division, its largest, since 2006. He'll also become a member of Covidien's board in July.