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Mitesco, Inc. Adds Dr. H. Faraz Naqvi to Board of Directors
Mitesco, Inc. Adds Dr. H. Faraz Naqvi to Board of Directors.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n Experienced Investment Banker and Licensed Medical Professional Denver, CO, July 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Mitesco, Inc. (OTCQB: MITI) (the “Company” or “Mitesco”) announced that it has added an experienced investment banker and medical professional to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board is Dr. H. Faraz Naqvi, a senior executive with over 25 years’ experience in healthcare investment banking and asset management, is also a licensed medical professional with in-practice experience, and with telemedicine. “Dr. Naqvi is exceptionally well qualified to join our Board of Directors. His years of banking experience coupled with first-hand knowledge of the medical profession gives us the perspective to better see the market, the opportunities and how to address them,” said Larry Diamond, the CEO of Mitesco. “We have our MyCare clinic operation readying for a 4thquarter opening, and a number of other technology and healthcare situations under evaluation, both domestically and in international markets. We think our ability to succeed will be greatly enhanced through the experience of our directors, all of which are bringing healthcare experience to the table.  Two (2) of our directors, Tom Brodmerkel and Dr. Naqvi, each have extensive experience in investment banking directly in the healthcare space,” explained Diamond. The Company also enhanced its Advisor staff with the formal extension of its relationship with Michael Loiacono. Mr. Loiacono has 25 plus years’ experience in public company finance and accounting and has been an advisor since 2018. He extended his agreement with the Company through the end of FY 2020 and will primarily advise Board and Management on prospective acquisition and merger prospects as well as prospective sources of financing and funds. Below is a description of Mr. Naqvi’s professional work experience. Dr. H. Faraz Naqvi, age 55, currently serves as the Co-founder and CEO of Crossover Partners, based in Boston, Mass., whose mission is to invest in healthcare investments. He founded the firm in 2015. He joined the Board of Directors of UC Health; a health system based in Colorado and remains in that position. Since 2016 he has served as a member of the Board for the Health District of Northern Larimer Cou...