All Movers & Shakers
Farewell: Stefan Burkart leaves Entscheiderfabrik
2018 15 Nov
The last day of the fair at this year's Medica was also the last day of work by Stefan Burkart for Entscheiderfabrik. He was their general representative for the last few years. "It was an exciting seven years with interesting projects. I am looking forward to working with my new partners Bamdad Bahar and Frank Schneider, whom I was able... Read more
Ascom Holding AG: Ascom appoints Ljubisav Matejevic to lead the Strategic Alliances business
2018 02 Nov
Ascom invests further into its strategic partners business by appointing Ljubisav Matejevic to lead the Strategic Alliances. In addition to his current positions, he will, together with his team, continue the growth with strategic partners, such as medical device manufacturers and global system integrators, value added resellers, electronic... Read more
Dr. Arthur Kanowitz Appointed Chairman of Patient Safety Movement Foundation
2018 25 Jul
Arthur Kanowitz, MD appointed Chairman of the Airway Safety Taskforce for the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF). PSMF is a global non-profit working with leading medical experts around the world to eliminate preventable patient deaths in hospitals. In this role, Dr. Kanowitz will lead the Airway Safety Taskforce’s efforts to increase awareness... Read more
HANJ Recognizes CSL CEO Paul Perreault as “Humanitarian Man of the Year”
2018 25 May
HANJ President David Lechner presented the award to Perreault at the association’s 38th Annual Testimonial Dinner Dance CEO and Managing Director of CSL Limited Paul Perreault has been named “Humanitarian Man of the Year” by the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey (HANJ). HANJ President David Lechner presented the award to Perreault at the... Read more
Geraldine McGinty to Receive Thorwarth Award for Radiology Leadership
2018 18 May
The American College of Radiology selected Geraldine McGinty , MD, MBA, FACR, as the 2018 recipient of the William T. Thorwarth, Jr., MD, Award. This honor recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding contributions to the field of health policy and economics for radiology. The Thorwarth Award will be bestowed on McGinty May 21 during ceremonies... Read more
Dr. Marcus Schabacker Named ECRI Institute's New Chief Executive Officer and President
2017 27 Dec
ECRI Institute's Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Marcus Schabacker, MD, PhD, as the new Chief Executive Officer and President. Dr. Schabacker is a board-certified Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care specialist with more than 25 years of health care experience in complex global environments, and more than 18 years of senior leadership... Read more
Belintra strengthens its management team with two new partners
2017 21 Oct
Kris Liesmons and Dirk Deruytere joined Belintra as managing partners and will, together with Geert Schepens, set out the strategy for the further internationalisation and growth of the company, while they will also help to outline the day-today management. In the context of Belintra’s local and international expansion, which started a... Read more
Accelerate Diagnostics welcomes Dr. Romney Humphries as Chief Scientific Officer
2017 15 Sep
Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. has announced the addition of Romney Humphries, PhD, D(ABMM), M(ASCP) to its executive management team as Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Romney Humphries comes to Accelerate from UCLA Medical Center where she was the Section Chief for Clinical Microbiology and the Assistant Clinical Professor of the Department of Pathology... Read more
Campbell Named 2018 Distinguished Research Lecturer
2017 30 Aug
Wayne State nurse scientist Margaret Campbell, an expert in dyspnea assessment and end-of-life treatment, has helped shape the care provided to dying patients The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently selected Margaret L. “Meg” Campbell, PhD, RN, FPCN, as its 2018 Distinguished Research Lecturer. The award recognizes... Read more
Geraldine McGinty Appointed Chief Strategy Officer, Weill Cornell Medicine Physician Organization
2017 31 Jul
Dr. Geraldine McGinty has been named Chief Strategy Officer for the Weill Cornell Medicine Physician Organization (WCMPH) , New York, which has more than 1400 members. McGinty takes on this role in addition to her clinical practice. You might also like : Radiologists are the stewards of appropriate imaging Dr. McGinty told... Read more
Catherine Estrampes Appointed President & CEO of GE Healthcare Europe
2017 25 Jul
Catherine Estrampes has been announced as President & CEO for GE Healthcare Europe, effective on 1 October 2017, reporting to Kieran Murphy, GE Healthcare CEO. “Catherine brings strong experience from her career with GE Capital and more recently managing GE Healthcare’s U.S. Central Zone. Her vision and leadership skills will be key assets as... Read more
EOS imaging Appoints Mike Lobinsky to Newly Created Position of President, North America
2017 18 Jul
Proven executive experienced in orthopedics and medical imaging will lead next steps in the company’s development in North America EOS imaging (Paris:EOSI) (Euronext, FR0011191766 – EOSI), the pioneer in 2D/3D orthopedic medical imaging, has announced the appointment of Mike Lobinsky to the newly created position of President, North America.... Read more
EOS imaging Appoints Pierre Schwich as Chief Financial Officer
2017 17 Jul
EOS imaging (Paris:EOSI) (Euronext, FR0011191766 – EOSI), the pioneer in 2D/3D orthopaedic medical imaging, has announced the appointment of Pierre Schwich as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Marie Meynadier, CEO of EOS imaging, says: “We are pleased to welcome Pierre to our team. His extensive experience with healthcare and... Read more
Solange Peters Elected ESMO President 2020-2021
2017 29 Jun
ESMO, the leading European professional organisation for medical oncology announced today that the President for 2020-2021 is Professor Solange Peters, MD, PhD, head of the Medical Oncology Service, Chair of Thoracic Oncology, Oncology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland. “I would like to sincerely thank all... Read more
EMBL Council Selects Next Director General
2017 29 Jun
At its 53rd meeting yesterday, EMBL Council selected Edith Heard as the organisation's fifth Director General. Heard's mandate is scheduled to begin 1 January 2019. “Today is a great day for European science,” said Patrick Cramer, Chair of EMBL Council. “I am extremely pleased with the comprehensive search for the next Director General conducted... Read more
Mark Holmshaw Appointed President and CEO of Toshiba Medical Systems Europe
2017 07 Jun
Toshiba Medical has announced the appointment of Mark Holmshaw as the President and CEO of Toshiba Medical Systems Europe. He has assumed his responsibilities as of May 1st and will succeed Hiroyuki Tachikawa after his four years heading the European organisation. Mark has been working for Toshiba Medical for 27 years. Beginning as an... Read more
John Ormiston Awarded the EuroPCR 2017 Ethica Award
2017 01 Jun
The 2017 Ethica Award, the highest honour of the European cardiovascular intervention academies, was presented to John Ormiston, New Zealand’s most experienced interventional cardiologist. The Ethica Award celebrates people who have made an outstanding contribution to interventional patient care. J. Ormiston had not been expecting to receive the... Read more
Primex Pharmaceuticals Appoints Jostein Davidsen and Angelo Colombo as Board Members
2017 17 May
Swiss pharmaceutical group Primex Pharmaceuticals AG announces new board members. Jostein Davidsen brings over 30 years of experience from the international pharmaceutical industry, most recently serving as CEO of Acino Pharmaceuticals in Switzerland. Mr. Davidsen was the founder of Nycomed Russia-CIS which he built up to be one... Read more
Charles J. Dockendorff Elected to Hologic Board of Directors
2017 17 May
Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) has announced that Charles J. Dockendorff has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Dockendorff also was appointed to the Company's Audit and Finance Committee. Mr. Dockendorff, who has more than 25 years of experience in the global healthcare industry, was formerly the Executive... Read more
ECRI Institute’s President and CEO Named Top Patient Safety Leader for Second Time
2017 09 May
Jeffrey C. Lerner, PhD, president and chief executive officer of ECRI Institute, has been selected as one of Becker's Hospital Review's "50 Experts Leading the Field of Patient Safety for 2017." The annual award recognizes 50 leaders who are champions for improving patient safety. "While I’m honored to be named, the award is far more for our organization... Read more