Globe Newswire01.04.18
Cutera Inc., a provider of laser and energy-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide, has appointed Sandra A. Gardiner as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Gardiner had been serving in this role on a consulting basis since July 12, 2017.
Immediately prior to joining Cutera, Gardiner served as vice president, Finance, and CFO with Tria Beauty Inc., a medical device manufacturer of laser based aesthetic devices. Gardiner joined Tria Beauty in April 2015, and remained with the company through its acquisition in April 2017. Gardiner has over 27 years’ experience in the life science industry with 19 years specifically in the medical device industry. In addition to Tria Beauty, Gardiner has been CFO of two publically traded entities, Vermillion and Lipid Sciences, as well as three privately held companies, Asante Solutions, Aptus Endosystems and Ventus Medical.
"I am thrilled to join the team at Cutera on a permanent basis,” said Gardiner. “In the short time I’ve been associated with the team at Cutera, it’s clear we share a passion of innovative products while focusing on growth that will lead us to even greater success as a company.”
Gardiner has a Bachelor of Arts degree in management economics from the University of California-Davis, and began her career with Advanced Cardiovascular Systems.
"We’re delighted to welcome Sandy to this permanent role at Cutera and to our executive leadership team as our CFO,” said James Reinstein, Cutera’s CEO. “Sandy is equipped with a strong healthcare and device background, coupled with the financial acumen and acuity to manage our financial strategy. In her short time in the consulting CFO position, she’s made incredible progress, and had a significant impact on scaling our finance organization for Cutera’s future. I previously worked with Sandy and know she will help drive performance, expand our portfolio, and manage our financial architecture in a sustainable manner.”
Brisbane, Calif.-based Cutera provides laser and other energy-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide. Since 1998, Cutera has been developing products that enable physicians and other qualified practitioners to offer safe and effective aesthetic treatments to their patients.
Immediately prior to joining Cutera, Gardiner served as vice president, Finance, and CFO with Tria Beauty Inc., a medical device manufacturer of laser based aesthetic devices. Gardiner joined Tria Beauty in April 2015, and remained with the company through its acquisition in April 2017. Gardiner has over 27 years’ experience in the life science industry with 19 years specifically in the medical device industry. In addition to Tria Beauty, Gardiner has been CFO of two publically traded entities, Vermillion and Lipid Sciences, as well as three privately held companies, Asante Solutions, Aptus Endosystems and Ventus Medical.
"I am thrilled to join the team at Cutera on a permanent basis,” said Gardiner. “In the short time I’ve been associated with the team at Cutera, it’s clear we share a passion of innovative products while focusing on growth that will lead us to even greater success as a company.”
Gardiner has a Bachelor of Arts degree in management economics from the University of California-Davis, and began her career with Advanced Cardiovascular Systems.
"We’re delighted to welcome Sandy to this permanent role at Cutera and to our executive leadership team as our CFO,” said James Reinstein, Cutera’s CEO. “Sandy is equipped with a strong healthcare and device background, coupled with the financial acumen and acuity to manage our financial strategy. In her short time in the consulting CFO position, she’s made incredible progress, and had a significant impact on scaling our finance organization for Cutera’s future. I previously worked with Sandy and know she will help drive performance, expand our portfolio, and manage our financial architecture in a sustainable manner.”
Brisbane, Calif.-based Cutera provides laser and other energy-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide. Since 1998, Cutera has been developing products that enable physicians and other qualified practitioners to offer safe and effective aesthetic treatments to their patients.