07.13.11
Spectranetics Corp. has named Scott Drake its new executive vice president and CEO. Former Chairman, President and CEO Emile J. Geisenheimer retired last fall. Drake’s first official day will be Aug. 10.
“Scott has a proven track record of developing and leading efforts to accelerate revenue growth within businesses that are similar in size as well as much larger than Spectranetics,” said R. John Fletcher, chairman at Spectranetics. “Scott’s leadership will be a great asset to the company as we work to expand our presence and capture the significant potential within our cardiovascular markets.”
Drake previously was senior vice president of operations at Denver, Colo.-based DaVita Inc., where he served since November 2009. Before joining DaVita, Drake held several executive positions with different units of Dublin, Ireland-headquartered Covidien plc, where he served for more than 17 years. Drake has a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
“I am very excited to join the Spectranetics’ team that has demonstrated a focus on improving sales execution, new product development, new clinical applications and geographic expansion,” Drake said in a Spectranetics press release. “I am impressed with the company's unique product offering within large and growing segments of the cardiovascular market and look forward to capitalizing on the significant opportunities ahead of us.”
Spectranetics is located in Colorado Springs, Colo.
“Scott has a proven track record of developing and leading efforts to accelerate revenue growth within businesses that are similar in size as well as much larger than Spectranetics,” said R. John Fletcher, chairman at Spectranetics. “Scott’s leadership will be a great asset to the company as we work to expand our presence and capture the significant potential within our cardiovascular markets.”
Drake previously was senior vice president of operations at Denver, Colo.-based DaVita Inc., where he served since November 2009. Before joining DaVita, Drake held several executive positions with different units of Dublin, Ireland-headquartered Covidien plc, where he served for more than 17 years. Drake has a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
“I am very excited to join the Spectranetics’ team that has demonstrated a focus on improving sales execution, new product development, new clinical applications and geographic expansion,” Drake said in a Spectranetics press release. “I am impressed with the company's unique product offering within large and growing segments of the cardiovascular market and look forward to capitalizing on the significant opportunities ahead of us.”
Spectranetics is located in Colorado Springs, Colo.