Healthcare IT solutions provider Ascom has promoted Roberto Lozada to the role of country manager for its operations in the Australia and New Zealand region.
Lozada, currently head of Ascom ANZ Sales, brings “a wealth of international experience in sales, marketing and general management, with a strong track record in developing and transforming businesses with a clear focus on delivering results,” the company said in a statement. .
Before joining Ascom, he was general manager of 3M’s healthcare division and was senior business director in Medtronic’s neuroscience group.
THE GREATER CONTEXT
Lozada replaces David William, who took on the role of country manager at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
During his tenure, William oversaw some of the pioneering sales of Ascom’s latest products in ANZ, including the Telligence Patient Response System and Ascom Digistat, which was first implemented in a specialist pediatric ICU. There have also been notable implementations of Ascom technology in residential aged care facilities, including AnglicareSA and Baptcare. A complete nurse call replacement by Ascom was also carried out at St Vincent’s Health in Sydney.
William will retire at the end of this year.
Commenting on Lozada’s appointment, William said: “I am confident he is the right person to lead Ascom forward and build on the company’s strong history and performance as it continues to build its position as a leading software solutions provider. technologies.”
“He is a proven performer with extensive experience leading technology-based organizations that support and sustain healthcare,” he added.
ON THE RECORD
“My goal is to continue our journey as a provider of device integration solutions, clinical software and advanced nurse call systems while providing world-class mobility and restraint solutions to acute care, senior care and corporate customers,” said Lozada. about his promotion.