Helix Medical LLC has a new sales and marketing executive. The Carpinteria, Calif.-based device manufacturer has named Wendy Hinchey to lead its sales and marketing team for the Americas (her official title is vice president of sales and marketing for the Americas).
Hinchey brings to the position 18 years of sales leadership experience in both the healthcare and industrial markets, according to the company. She worked at GE Healthcare for the last nine years, most recently serving as vice president of regional sales with the conglomerate’s Diagnostic Imaging business.
“Wendy is a strong fit for the Helix team,” Helix Medical CEO Jorg Schneewind said. “She brings a combination of strategic vision and tactical execution to this post as well as a deep technical understanding.”
Hinchey holds a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She also has received Six Sigma Green Belt certification.