CHICAGO, July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Sysmex America, Inc., a leading diagnostic
solutions company offering hematology, hemostasis, urinalysis, flow
cytometry and information systems, today announced that longtime
healthcare executive Dan Zortman has
been named the company's new CEO. Andy
Hay, who has served as CEO since 2021, will continue to
serve as Chairman and President of Sysmex America with a focus on
the company's emerging hinotori™ Surgical Robotic System
business.
Dan is a diagnostics industry executive with more than 33 years
of experience. He has worked at Roche for the last 24 years, most
recently as senior vice president of commercial operations,
successfully leading the company to achieve its number one position
in the U.S. market. Dan has also held several global sales and
marketing leadership positions and served as national director of
sales and marketing for Roche Canada and as a regional
business manager in the northeast territory. Before joining Roche,
he worked in sales at Pharmacia Dx, Sanofi (now part of Beckman),
Bio-Rad and Chiron (now part of Siemens).
"It's an honor to join Sysmex America, a trusted global leader
respected for optimizing the efficiency, operations and financial
performance of clinical laboratories," says Dan Zortman. "As the healthcare landscape
transforms from volume to value, Sysmex America will have more
opportunities to further its commitment to equipping patients and
the healthcare professionals who treat them with the information
needed to make decisions with greater trust and confidence. My
focus will be to meet the moment while staying true to our core
purpose."
"Dan is exceptionally well-suited to advance our long-term
strategy and accelerate growth," said Andy
Hay. "He is a strategic and customer-focused leader who
understands our organization's deep sense of purpose. We have a
strong transition plan at work and I look forward to working
alongside him as he enables further success for Sysmex
America."
About Sysmex America
The combination of Sysmex America's new testing methods and
innovative hematology, urinalysis, information systems and flow
cytometry testing technology are transforming the future of
healthcare and contributing to healthier lives. As Americas
regional affiliate of Kobe,
Japan-based Sysmex Corporation – a trusted global leader
respected for optimizing the efficiency, operations and financial
performance of clinical laboratories – it offers diagnostic
products that equip patients and the healthcare professionals who
treat them with the information needed to make decisions with
greater trust and confidence. Forbes magazine named Sysmex one of
the most innovative companies in the healthcare equipment and
services category, and the Center for Companies That Care named
Sysmex America to its "Honor Roll." Learn more about Sysmex America
at www.sysmex.com/us.
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