PEOPLE - World Heart announces some management changes:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Ontario, Canada-based pulsatile ventricular assist device provider World Heart has announced some management changes. Jal Jassawalla has been named president and CEO, effective immediately. Mr Jassawalla succeeds Roderick Bryden, who recently resigned. Piet Jansen has been appointed managing director of the firm's European business. Dr Jansen will also continue in his role as chief medical officer. John Marinchak has been named vice-president of marketing and sales. He joined World Heart in November 2003. Finally, Robert Corson, who joined the company in November 1997, has been promoted to vice-president of manufacturing, and will be based in the firm's Oakland facilities.