Vyaire Medical, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Gaurav Agarwal as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Agarwal succeeds Dave Eckley, who is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer, but will remain on the company’s Board of Directors.
Agarwal brings to Vyaire Medical extensive global leadership experience in medical devices and a proven track record in driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and creating exceptional value for customers. Most recently, as President and Chief Operating Officer of KCI, an Acelity company, Agarwal transformed the company into an undisputed leader in advanced wound care, by finding ground-breaking healing solutions for current and new customer segments. Prior to that, he served as President, Orthopaedic Reconstruction at Smith & Nephew, where he was responsible for defining a cutting-edge global strategy that expedited product development and redefined the company’s portfolio for joint reconstruction. Before that, he held Vice President and General Manager positions at GE Healthcare.
“We are thrilled to welcome Gaurav to Vyaire,” said Steven Dyson, Chairman of Vyaire Medical’s Board of Directors.
“I’m excited to be joining Vyaire Medical. It has a clear vision and mission, a strong team in place, and a robust pipeline of products to meet the needs of our patients and customers,” said Agarwal. “With a formidable footprint, and the ability to leverage technology to create best-in-class solutions, my focus will be working with the team to push the boundaries on innovation, create additional value for customers and patients, and secure Vyaire’s position as the leader in respiratory care.”
“Vyaire Medical is a special company, and leading the team has been an honor,” Eckley said. “I’m proud of what we accomplished together. Vyaire is poised to be the global leader in respiratory care, and I am confident with Gaurav’s leadership the company will not only reach new heights, but it will have an incredibly powerful impact on the lives of customers and patients.”
In 2018, the company acquired Acutronic Medical Systems which is a major achievement for the company. Acutronic is a Switzerland and Germany-based leader in the design and manufacture of neonatal ventilation equipment, and is globally recognized for its innovative ventilation solutions designed for both neonatal and pediatric intensive care units.
Vyaire Medical is a global healthcare ecosystem fully dedicated to respiratory care.
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