ViewRay picks up ex-Spectranetics CEO Drake, COO Matin | Personnel Moves – July 25, 2018

ViewRay (NSDQ:VRAY) said yesterday it tapped former Spectranetics head Scott Drake as its new chief executive officer and former Spectranetics COO Shar Matin as its new COO. Before joining ViewRay, Drake served as CEO and prez of Spectranetics, which was acquired by Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) in a deal that closed last August. Drake also serves as board chair for AtriCure and JustRight Surgical. Newly appointed COO Matin also worked for Spectranetics, starting in 2007, and holding the COO position from 2014 until it was acquired by Philips. “I am excited to join the ViewRay team as we drive growth and innovation to benefit customers and cancer patients globally. ViewRay’s MRIdian technology, team and early clinical outcomes position us well to create shareholder value,” Drake said in a press release. Drake will replace departing prez and CEO Chris Raanes, while Matin will replace departing COO Doug Keare, ViewRay said. The Cleveland-based company said it also added D. Keith Grossman and newly elected CEO Drake to its board of directors. “It has been a great five years at ViewRay. I am very excited about Scott and Shar taking the company to its next growth phase, and will ensure a smooth transition,” Raanes said in a prepared release. “We are delighted to welcome Scott as our new president and chief executive officer and Shar as our new chief operating officer. We believe that Scott and Shar’s deep operational experience with fast-gr...
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