Philips Medical Systems has appointed Gary Burbach chief executive officer of ADAC Laboratories. ADAC, a vendor of nuclear medicine equipment and radiation therapy planning systems, was acquired by Philips in December 2000. Prior to the acquisition,
Philips Medical Systems has appointed Gary Burbach chief executive officer of ADAC Laboratories. ADAC, a vendor of nuclear medicine equipment and radiation therapy planning systems, was acquired by Philips in December 2000. Prior to the acquisition, Burbach served as ADAC president and COO. In his role as CEO, Burbach will be responsible for ADAC global operations, reporting to Tim Mickelson, executive vice president of Philips Medical Systems and CEO of ATL Ultrasound.
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