EarlySense Names New CEO

EarlySense, developer of contact-free continuous sensing and analytics solutions across the care continuum, announced the appointment of Matt Johnson as its new chief executive officer. Johnson succeeds company co-founder and founding CEO Avner Halperin, who has led EarlySense since launching the company in 2004.
 
“EarlySense has established itself as the global leader of contact-free continuous sensing and analytics technology, and, as we are accelerating our commercial growth in the U.S. and global markets, now is the time to bring in a CEO with a skill set to facilitate that growth. We are excited that Matt Johnson, an executive with formidable healthcare and economic skill, will lead our team in pursuit of our goal to become the standard of care for patient monitoring in hospitals, nursing homes and the home,” said Ittai Harel, EarlySense chairman. “Furthermore, it has been a privilege and an honor to work with Avner Halperin, who developed EarlySense from concept to its strong standing today, and we look forward to Avner’s continued contribution as a director on EarlySense’s board.”
 
Matt Johnson joins EarlySense with significant healthcare and healthtech executive experience. He served as managing director at Sowell & Co., a private equity group, and was responsible for acquisitions, divestitures, and oversight of private-equity investment growth. His previous management experience includes serving as CEO of CareCycle Solutions, a leading health platform with a special focus on technology and remote patient management, and CEO of HealthBridge In-Home Care. His roles in health technology, equity and patient management build on the company’s core strengths.
 
“EarlySense has done an incredible job establishing the scientific-foundation for continuous patient monitoring in varied healthcare settings, and has forged key partnerships with some of the leading healthcare providers and suppliers,” said Johnson, CEO, EarlySense. “EarlySense proprietary technology is poised to impact thousands of patients’ lives, as well as reduce costs in healthcare facilities around the world. I am appreciative of the opportunity and look forward to leading this innovative company.”
 
“Today, more than one million patients have enjoyed the benefit of monitoring and health analytics with EarlySense technology that empowers healthcare professionals to achieve better clinical and economic outcomes,” said Halperin. “Matt Johnson is a stellar choice to carry forward our mission of ensuring prompt care, saving lives and reducing medical costs. I look forward to being there to support Matt and the company’s continued success.”