Continuous IV monitoring system developer ivWatch announced that it appointed Jaclyn Lautz as its new chief operating officer. Lautz assumes the newly created position at the company, having previously led its research and development division. Her new role will include manufacturing, human resources and operations as well in an effort to drive efficiency and scalability of […]
Personnel Moves
Cynosure names EVP of R&D
Cynosure announced today that it appointed Sujat Sukthankar as its executive VP of research & product development, effective today. Westford, Mass.-based Cynosure said in a news release that Sukthankar will report to CEO Todd Tillemans and will work to enhance the company’s R&D team. “There is no better person to help drive category growth than […]
SpectraWave names new CEO
Coronary artery disease (CAD) treatment startup SpectraWave announced today that it has appointed Eman Namati as its new CEO. Bedford, Mass.-based SpectraWave is developing a medical imaging platform that uses photonics to improve CAD outcomes. Namati joins with more than a decade of experience leading the development and launch of highly technical medical imaging products, […]
Former Medtronic CEO Ishrak to retire from board
Former Medtronic CEO Omar Ishrak is resigning his spot as executive chairman of the company’s board, effective immediately, the medical device giant said in a recent SEC filing. Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) also said in the Oct. 2 filing that Ishrak will not seek re-election to the company’s board during its Dec. 11 shareholders meeting. Medtronic added that […]
Delcath names new CEO
Delcath Systems (OTC:DCTH) announced that it appointed Gerard Michel as its new CEO, effective yesterday, Oct. 1, 2020. Michel assumed the role yesterday and also was appointed as a Class I director on the company’s board of directors, with that role continuing until the expiry of his term at the company’s 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, […]
Cantel Medical names new chief technology officer
Cantel Medical (NYSE:CMD) announced today that it hired Michael Drexel as its senior VP and chief technology officer. Little Falls, N.J.-based Cantel’s new hire will report to the company’s CEO, George Fotiades, and will operate out of Plymouth, Minn., according to a news release. Drexel’s primary responsibilities in his roles include driving R&D, oversight and leadership […]
JenaValve appoints new chief commercial officer
JenaValve Technology has appointed Peter L. Spadaro Jr. to the newly created position of chief commercial 0fficer. Spadaro is an experienced cardiovascular sales and marketing executive who has held senior positions at industry giants including Medtronic, St. Jude Medical and most recently Syncardia. “Peter’s proven success in all aspects of launching and commercializing innovative structural […]
Silk Road medical adds to executive team
Stroke treatment developer Silk Road Medical (NSDQ:SILK) announced that it appointed a new executive VP of R&D and COO. William Whealon joined as executive VP of research & development, effective immediately, while current CFO Lucas Buchanan will also operate as Silk Road’s COO, effective Oct. 1. Whealon has over two decades of experience in the industry, having […]
BD exec to head Cold Chain Technologies
Cold Chain Technologies announced that it appointed former Becton Dickinson executive Ranjeet Banerjee as its new CEO. In addition to his new role as CEO, Banerjee will also join the Franklin, Mass.-based company’s board of directors, while its founder, Larry Gordon, has switched to a role of senior advisor, where he’ll continue to provide strategic […]
Former Corindus CEO Toland joins medtech investment firm
BioStar Capital announced today that former Corindus Vascular Robotics CEO Mark Toland has joined the firm as a partner and EIR. As a partner and entrepreneur in residence (EIR), Toland is slated to help in the discovery, development and nurturing of new startups with high-growth potential. He will also have the flexibility to function in […]
Orthofix names new global extremities president
Orthofix (NSDQ:OFIX) announced that it appointed Paul Gonsalves as the president of its global extremities business. Gonsalves joins Lewisville, Texas-based Orthofix after previously serving as chief commercial officer at Integra LifeSciences (NSDQ:IART). He also served as senior VP of enterprise sales and corporate marketing at the medtech company. Before his roles at Integra, Gonsalves served as senior VP […]
