MARLBOROUGH, Mass.,
Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) announced today that Jan
Verstreken has been named Regional President for Europe, Middle
East and Africa (EMEA) and
Canada. Mr. Verstreken's
appointment completes Hologic's international sales leadership
team, which includes Sanjay
Prabhakaran, Regional President for Asia Pacific, and Fernando Davico, General Manager for
Latin America, who both joined the
Company in 2016.
"Last year we made a commitment to strengthen our international
capabilities, and I am confident that the leadership team we now
have in place will further accelerate the growth of our business on
a global scale," said Steve
MacMillan, Hologic's Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer.
In his new role, Mr. Verstreken will build and shape Hologic's
strategies for growth in the EMEA and Canadian markets. The
industry veteran brings more than 25 years of experience from an
impressive career at Teleflex. Most recently, he served as
President for APAC, managing all commercial operations in the
region.
Prior to joining Hologic, Mr. Prabhakaran served as President,
Asia Pacific, at Baxter
International, responsible for driving growth and providing
strategic direction for more than 10,000 employees. Mr.
Davico most recently led the Ortho Clinical Diagnostics business in
Latin America for Johnson &
Johnson, overseeing 160 employees and more than $160 million in sales. All three new
executives report to Eric Compton,
Hologic's Chief Operating Officer.
"Jan, Sanjay and Fernando bring a wealth of experience to the
Company, and they will be integral in fostering strong
relationships with our local partners and customers," Mr. Compton
said. "With a unified global leadership team, we are
well-positioned to expand our market presence and achieve our
international growth objectives in 2017 and beyond."
About Hologic
Hologic, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier
of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems and
surgical products. The Company's core business units focus on
diagnostics, breast health, GYN surgical, and skeletal
health. With a unified suite of technologies and a robust
research and development program, Hologic is dedicated to The
Science of Sure. For more information, visit www.hologic.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking information that
involves risks and uncertainties, including statements about the
ability of new leadership to achieve international sales and growth
objectives. There can be no assurance that the Company will
achieve its international sales and growth goals, or be able to
attract and retain key employees. Hologic expressly disclaims
any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or
revisions to the statements presented here to reflect any change in
the Company's expectations or any change in events, conditions or
circumstances on which any such statements are based.
Media Contact
Jane Mazur
Senior Director, Divisional Communications
585.355.5978
jane.mazur@hologic.com
Investor Contact
Michael
Watts
Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
858.410.8588
michael.watts@hologic.com
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