Posted on 22/07/2009 in Medical Company Restructures Welch Allyn has appointed Karen Roscher as the company's new senior vice-president and chief financial officer (CFO), it has announced.
In her new role, she will have responsibility for the leadership of the firm's global finance team, assist in the design and implementation of a long-term growth strategy for the company and oversee all expenditures and financial appropriations.
Ms Roscher takes over from Kevin Cahill, who retired earlier in 2009 after working at Welch Allyn for more than 20 years.
Julie Shimer, president and chief executive at the firm, said that Ms Roscher's previous experience of international financial planning in the manufacturing and technology sectors will be of "great benefit" to Welch Allyn.
"Her equally extensive tax, financial planning and analysis, accounting and operations management expertise are very relevant to helping us execute against our strategic plan," she added.
Last month, the company announced the release of an updated version of its CardioPerfect Workstation software, which has been redesigned to increase patient compliance and maximise efficiency.Other news stories from 22/07/2009
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