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The medical device news magazine is the latest source for industry scoop. In this article, we take a look at which executives are on the move.
As the medical device industry rapidly expands, so does the need for executive leadership. Recently, several top executives have made moves within the industry. Some have taken new positions at other companies, while others have started their own businesses. Here’s a look at who’s been making headlines lately.
Gayle Sheppard is Appointed to the NovaSignal Advisory Board
Gayle Sheppard is a global technology entrepreneur and leader with a proven track record of scaling small- and medium-sized companies to a market-leading position.
Christina Brennan, M.D., MBA to Serve on InspireMD Advisory Role for Pivotal Study of CGuard Carotid Stent System
Christina Brennan, M.D. has devoted her career to clinical research and currently serves as Northwell Health’s vice president of clinical research. Committed to the advancement of science and medicine, Dr. Brennan has more than 20 years of extensive clinical research experience, including over 15 years in management roles.
CareDx Appoints New Senior Leaders to Significantly Strengthen Key Areas of Their Business
CareDx Chairman and CEO, Peter Maag said, “As our business continues to grow rapidly, the operational complexity also increases. These talented individuals will help us expand our digital business across the patient continuum, scale our laboratory operations, evaluate future partnerships and acquisitions, and advance our best in class market access strategy.”
Julie Dimoulakis Promoted to President & COO of Catapult Health
Dimoulakis is a proven leader with two decades of experience in creating and executing successful, outcomes-driven employee health improvement initiatives.
Kevin Hykes Is Appointed President and CEO of Bardy Diagnostics Effective August 31, 2020
Hykes will also become a member of BardyDx's Board of Directors. With over 28 years of experience in the medical device industry, Hykes will be responsible for leading the development and execution of short- and long-term business and financial strategies and managing the overall operations of BardyDx.
Shawn Guertin Will Join Davida’s BOD Effective September 15
Shaw Guertin joins the Board with nearly 35 years of health care experience. Most recently, Mr. Guertin spent eight years at Aetna, Inc., where he served as executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief enterprise risk officer during a period of significant growth driven by acquisitions and expansion into government programs, leading to Aetna's eventual merger into CVS Health.
Timothy E. Guertin Is Appointed to Varex Board of Directors: Provides Strong Corporate Governance Experience
Guertin is a member of the Board of Directors at Teradyne Inc., a maker of automated test equipment and industrial robotics, and Chair of the Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation, which works to expand the availability of modern cancer care in developing countries.
Michael Derby Is Appointed Technical Director, Regulatory Approvals at Element Materials Technology
Michael Derby served as Director for ACB Europe as well as a senior reviewer for the certification of wireless devices.
Dr. Stephen K. Klasko Is Appointed to the Nuvo Group BOD
Dr. Stephen K. Klasko brings a rare combination of experience as a former practicing OB/GYN, a pioneer in envisioning 'a hospital with no address,' and the CEO of a major health system at the vanguard of telehealth.
