Mr. Todd Newton has been the Chief Executive Officer of Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. since July 1, 2014. Mr. Newton served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of ArthroCare Corporation from January 1, 2012 to June 27, 2014 and April 2009 to June 27, 2014 respectively. He served as an Executive Vice President of ArthroCare Corporation until June 27, 2014 and also served as its Senior Vice President. Mr. Newton served as the Chief Accounting Officer at ArthroCare Corporation since May 2010. He served as a Senior Vice President of Finance at ArthroCare Corporation since April 2009. He served in various Executive Officer roles at Synenco Energy, Inc. from 2004 to 2008, including as President and Chief Executive Officer; President and Chief Operating Officer; and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Newton served in various roles at Deloitte & Touche LLP from 1984 to 2004, including as Partner from 1994 to 2004. He has been a Director of Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. since July 1, 2014. He is a member of the Texas State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio, from which he graduated in 1984.