Oakworks Appoints New Director of Business Development

Medical equipment manufacturer Oakworks Inc. has appointed Joseph P. D’Antonio as its new director of business development. D’Antonio will be charged with managing Oakworks’ business development opportunities in domestic and international markets. He will also be responsible for enlarging the global distribution network for Oakworks products.

“Oakworks has always been a product and customer service focused company. Joe’s experience and capabilities will help us to grow our business much more quickly,” said CEO Jeff Riach, who was responsible for D’Antonio’s hire.

D’Antonio was previously director of business development and sales at Lectrajet/Bioject, a company that produces injection technologies. There, he managed the company’s global distribution network, U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulatory issues, sales and the development of key strategic business and original equipment manufacturer partnerships.

Prior to LectraJet/Bioject, D’Anotnio served as brand manager for a sector of General Motors Corporation, portfolio manager at GM Motors Holding, and director of sales at Huntleigh Medical and American Cyanamid. He received his Bachelor of Science from West Chester University in West Chester, Pa., and his executive master’s degree in Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology.

Oakworks is located in New Freedom, Pa. The company’s medical division produces medical tables (beds) and chairs for pain management, examination, procedures and ultrasound applications. The company also manufactures a spine positioning system for spine injection procedures.