* Zimmer Biomet announces leadership transition

* Says Daniel P. Florin appointed interim ceo

* Says ceo and president david c. Dvorak resigned

* Board conducting search for permanent ceo

* Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc says to assist with transition, dvorak will serve in an advisory capacity to company for a period of time

* Board is retaining executive search firm to identify and evaluate candidates for permanent ceo role Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: