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IRADIMED CORPORATION Announces Retirement of Francis Casey and the Appointment of Steven Kachelmeyer as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla., Feb. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IRADIMED CORPORATION (NASDAQ: IRMD) announced the retirement of Francis Casey, Vice President of
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[{"type":"text","content":"WINTER SPRINGS, Fla., Feb. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IRADIMED CORPORATION (NASDAQ: IRMD) announced the retirement of Francis Casey, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, effective June 30, 2020 after leading the Company’s regulatory efforts since 2004. IRADIMED appointed Steven Kachelmeyer as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, succeeding Mr. Casey, effective March 10, 2020. Mr. Kachelmeyer will report to Leslie McDonnell, President and Chief Executive Officer.\n “Under Fran’s leadership, IRADIMED gained regulatory approvals in the U.S., Europe and many other countries for the world’s only non-magnetic MRI compatible infusion pump and patient vital signs monitor. On behalf of the Board of Directors and everyone at IRADIMED, I would like to congratulate Fran on his retirement and thank him for originating and guiding our regulatory function, providing many key contributions to the success of the Company,” said McDonnell. “Steve is a deeply experienced Regulatory and Quality executive in the medical technology industry. I am confident he will continue to build a world-class regulatory and quality system to support our rapid growth. We are excited to add him to the executive team,” said McDonnell. About Steven Kachelmeyer Mr. Kachelmeyer has extensive experience in the medical technology industry. Prior to his appointment at IRADIMED, Mr. Kachelmeyer spent over 3 years at Merz North America Inc. as its Executive Director of Regulatory and Quality Affairs. Prior to that, Mr. Kachelmeyer was employed at GE Healthcare for 30 years where he spent over 15 years in regulatory and quality roles of increasing responsibility, eventually departing as a Regulatory and Quality Executive focused on clinical affairs. Mr. Kachelmeyer is experienced in all phases of new product registrations and maintaining compliance with the FDA and other international regulatory bodies. Mr. Kachelmeyer has also participated in industry groups responsible for developing international product standards. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology and Electronic Technology from DeVry Institute of Technology and a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Keller Graduate School of Management. About IRADIMED CORPORATION IRADIMED CORPORATION is a leader in the development of innovative magnetic re...