Erika Laskey Appointed COO Ventec Life Systems

Erika Laskey has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer of Ventec Life Systems for the company and member of the new executive leadership team.

“It is a privilege to join the employees of Ventec after witnessing their accomplishments during this past year and the unprecedented collaboration with General Motors which delivered the preferred ventilator to the Strategic National Stockpile of the United States. I look forward to scaling the benefits and business of integrated respiratory care even more broadly to drive exponential growth,” said Laskey.

With over 30 years of experience in the medical technology industry, Laskey is responsible for successfully commercializing a wide range of disruptive technology products that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars in global sales for diverse organizations including both Fortune 100 companies and emerging technology start-ups. As a corporate officer of public and private medical device companies for over 17 years, she brings a deep understanding of respiratory care markets and customers.

“As we build on Ventec’s historic accomplishments and contributions during the COVID-19 crisis, we are entering a new era of commercialization of our enterprise. Erika is an industry veteran who will be instrumental in developing and executing a new corporate vision and commercial presence for Ventec across the continuum of care and we are thrilled to have someone of her caliber and experience lead our commercial team,” said Jim Alwan, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Ventec Life Systems.

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