Introduction Transforming care Investing in our people Accelerating possibilities Protecting the environment Creating value responsibly Appendix Enhancing leadership impact Our managers play a critical role in meeting business objectives Developing leaders and building the next generation of leaders. We count on through ALDP these people leaders to coach employees, understand their career aspirations and champion inclusive ways of working. Facilitated by Executive In 2022, we increased development options for those seeking Committee members, senior to strengthen their leadership skills and grow their careers: leaders and external experts, • Manager Pathways. Our on-demand manager pathway ALDP strengthens capabilities courses help experienced managers strengthen their in financial acumen, business leadership capacity across a range of skill sets, including strategy and leadership. We listening, coaching and development. In 2022, we added added a pro bono volunteer a course for production supervisors and created new offerings component to the program to on agile leadership and how to manage hybrid teams. reinforce our values and the company's commitment to • Accelerated Leadership Development Program (ALDP). give back to our communities. Senior people leaders nominated for ALDP complete an eight-month curriculum to prepare them for more complex, global roles. In 2022, we added new topics to the program, including leading with agility and supporting employee well-being. Boston Scientific also invested in opportunities for emerging leaders. At the regional level, we launched WE Lead (Women Empowered to Lead), a six-month curriculum for women beginning their careers either as individual contributors or “ The most meaningful part of ALDP is the opportunity to develop a range of skills first-time managers. Our teams in Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, and competencies essential for effective leadership. The program gave me a Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Latin America collaborated better understanding of my strengths and weaknesses as well as my leadership to expand our Emerging Market Talent Exchange, a 90-day style and how that impacts others.” initiative that broadens the global perspectives of leaders. Our APAC and EMEA teams offer an 18-month Rising Leaders Shrikant Ramachandran program for high-potential people managers. chief information officer 23 2022 Performance Report