New Advanced Sterilization Products VP of R&D Richard Kelly [Image from Kelly’s LinkedIn page]
Kelly joins the sterilization equipment manufacturer from Fujifilm Sonosite, where he spent the last four years as VP of R&D, according to his LinkedIn page. Prior to Fujifilm, he spent nearly five years as senior director of R&D at Philips, which followed a six-year stint as an R&D director at Medtronic.
Kelly has a “strong track record of building high-performing teams, advancing innovation and helping to bring meaningful healthcare technologies to market,” Advanced Sterilization Products said on LinkedIn.
In his new post at Advanced Sterilization Products, Kelly’s responsibilities include leading the company’s R&D organization as it continues to “focus on innovation, execution, and delivering solutions that support our customers and improve patient outcomes.”
The infection prevention company creates products, solutions, and processes required by practitioners to protect patients.
“We’re thrilled to have Richard on board and excited for the impact he will make,” the company said on LinkedIn.
Asked about the move by Medical Design & Outsourcing, Kelly described it as an “exciting opportunity with … a very exciting and energetic team with the market leader in this med device space.”
— Managing Editor Jim Hammerand contributed to this report.
