Endogenex, developer of a procedure for treating type 2 diabetes, announced today that it appointed Stacey Pugh as its new CEO. Pugh’s responsibilities at Minneapolis-based Endogenex include expanding the company’s clinical initiatives evaluating its ReCET procedure. ReCET — a novel, endoscopic, outpatient procedure — targets the underlying cellular abnormalities in the duodenum. These abnormalities contribute […]
Personnel Moves
Know Labs establishes scientific advisory board to advance non-invasive glucose monitoring
Know Labs (NYSE:KNW) announced today that it established a scientific advisory board to accelerate development for its glucose monitoring devices. Seattle-based Know Labs expects the members to advise on algorithm refinement, device development, clinical trial design and research publication strategy. They’ll work alongside the company’s current medical and regulatory advisory board members. Know Labs develops […]
Vaccine patch maker Vaxess names former Sanofi exec as chief strategy officer
Vaxess Technologies, developer of a shelf-stable vaccine patch, announced today that it named Steve Bende as its new chief strategy officer. Bende previously served as global head of new products at Sanofi Pasteur. He led international, multifunctional teams at the pharmaceutical giant. That included assessing the commercial viability of potential new products. Prior to Sanofi, […]
Tandem Diabetes Care appoints new board chair
Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) recently announced the appointment of Rebecca Robertson as the chair of its board of directors. Robertson initially joined Tandem’s board as an independent director in January 2019. She succeeds Kim Blickenstaff as chair. Blickenstaff intends to continue as a member of the board. “We’re deeply grateful to Kim for his instrumental […]
Glucose monitor maker Know Labs names new CEO, makes other executive changes
Know Labs (NYSE:KNW) announced that it named Ron Erickson as CEO as the company makes a handful of changes at the top. The Seattle-based non-invasive glucose monitor maker’s board unanimously named Erickson, its founder and chair, as CEO. Former CEO Phil Bosua stepped down as an executive officer of the company and board member. Know […]
Dexcom appoints former J&J exec as CCO, sets 2023 guidance
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced today that it appointed Teri Lawver to its newly created role of chief commercial officer (CCO). Lawver’s position oversees the global commercial organization at the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology developer. She holds responsibility for global sales, marketing and customer experience. Before joining San Diego–based Dexcom, Lawver spent two decades in a […]
Insulet COO announces intent to retire
Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) issued an SEC filing confirming that Charles Alpuche, executive vice president and chief operating officer, intends to retire. Alpuche informed the company of his decision to retire on Dec. 13. His retirement takes effect on Dec. 31, 2022. The Acton, Massachusetts-based automated insulin delivery technology developer promoted Prem Singh as a result. Singh […]
Cell Pouch System developer Sernova announces CEO transition
Sernova announced today that, as part of a planned leadership succession process, Dr. Philip Toleikis will transition out of the CEO role. Toleikis spent 13 years leading the Cell Pouch System developer as president and CEO. He remains an executive at the company as the planned transition moves him to chief technology officer (CTO). Additionally, […]
Better Therapeutics names new chief commercial officer
Better Therapeutics (Nasdaq:BTTX) announced today that it appointed Diane Gomez-Thinnes as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). Gomez-Thinnes’ appointment became effective yesterday, Oct. 26, 2022. She joins the San Francisco-based company, which develops prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs). They use a novel form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address the root causes of cardiometabolic diseases, […]
GlucoTrack hires former Dexcom scientist as VP of sensor technology
GlucoTrack (Nasdaq:GCTK) announced today that it appointed Mark Tapsak as its vice president of sensor technology. Tapsak, a veteran of more than 25 years in the diabetes industry, joins the company, effective immediately. His experience includes time spent as a medical device research scientist. He focused on polymer synthesis, polymer characterization, medical device design and […]