MUNDELEIN, Ill., Dec. 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Sysmex, a global
leader in medical diagnostic testing equipment and information
systems technology, today announced two organizational changes that
further position the company’s North American subsidiary for
continued growth and market leadership. John Kershaw, President
& CEO, Sysmex America, Inc. has promoted Ralph Taylor to the
role of Executive Vice President, Marketing, Business Development
and Medical/Scientific Affairs and Robert Degnan to Executive Vice
President, Commercial Operations both effective today. Each will
report directly to the President & CEO. Sysmex America is the
U.S. headquarters for Sysmex Corporation, Kobe, Japan and has
oversight of the corporation’s subsidiaries in Canada and Latin
America.
“Both Ralph and Bob have a proven track record within our
organization. As such, we are expanding their areas of
responsibilities to tap into their wealth of knowledge and
expertise at levels that bring additional benefits to the company.
We look forward to their continued leadership,” said Kershaw.
Taylor, who joined Sysmex in 2007, will continue to lead all
marketing and business development activities for Sysmex America
and will play an expanded role championing marketing activities for
Sysmex globally. Taylor has more than 20 years of experience with
leading clinical diagnostic companies and health service
organizations in the U.S. and Europe. He is a member of American
Association of Clinical Chemistry.
In his new role, Degnan will lead the sales, technical service
and operations functions for the Americas. Degnan, who has nearly
25 years of experience in clinical diagnostics, joined Sysmex in
2006 as Vice President of Sales. He has led Sysmex America’s US
sales and support efforts to successive plan achievement in four
consecutive years, expanding the company’s market share
position.
Both Taylor and Degnan will be located at Sysmex America’s
headquarters in Mun
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