11.07.14
Rock Hill, S.C.-based 3D Systems Corp. has named Kevin McAlea executive vice-president and chief operating officer for its healthcare business. In his new role, McAlea will be responsible for developing and executing the company's healthcare growth strategy, integrating recent acquisitions into a cohesive and synergistic suite of products and services, and scaling the company's rapidly developing healthcare category.
"I am delighted that Kevin McAlea is at the helm of our healthcare business," said Avi Reichental, president and CEO. "With more than two decades of 3D global business and technology experience, Kevin is uniquely qualified to lead our fast-growing healthcare business."
Since joining the company in 2001, McAlea has held several senior leadership roles at 3D Systems. Most recently, he served as 3DS' Chief Impact Officer and oversaw the successful acquisition, integration and commercialization of 3D Systems' direct metals printer line, following the company's acquisition of Phenix Systems and Layerwise. Before that, McAlea led the development and sales of the firm's portfolio of production printers.
"Kevin takes the reins of our healthcare operations at an opportune moment," said Reichental. "I have full confidence that he will be able to leverage our recent acquisitions of Medical Modeling, Simbionix and Layerwise, as well as our self-developed medical and dental services, to extend our leadership position and first mover advantage in this open-ended vertical."
3D Systems provides design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3-D printers, print materials and cloud-sourced custom parts. The company’s healthcare solutions include end-to-end simulation, training and integrated 3-D planning and printing for personalized surgery and patient-specific medical and dental devices.
"I am delighted that Kevin McAlea is at the helm of our healthcare business," said Avi Reichental, president and CEO. "With more than two decades of 3D global business and technology experience, Kevin is uniquely qualified to lead our fast-growing healthcare business."
Since joining the company in 2001, McAlea has held several senior leadership roles at 3D Systems. Most recently, he served as 3DS' Chief Impact Officer and oversaw the successful acquisition, integration and commercialization of 3D Systems' direct metals printer line, following the company's acquisition of Phenix Systems and Layerwise. Before that, McAlea led the development and sales of the firm's portfolio of production printers.
"Kevin takes the reins of our healthcare operations at an opportune moment," said Reichental. "I have full confidence that he will be able to leverage our recent acquisitions of Medical Modeling, Simbionix and Layerwise, as well as our self-developed medical and dental services, to extend our leadership position and first mover advantage in this open-ended vertical."
3D Systems provides design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3-D printers, print materials and cloud-sourced custom parts. The company’s healthcare solutions include end-to-end simulation, training and integrated 3-D planning and printing for personalized surgery and patient-specific medical and dental devices.