CALGARY, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IDC (Imaging Dynamics Company Ltd.) , the global leader in digital radiography for image quality and value, today announced the appointment of M. Thomas Boon as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Boon, who has 35 years of industry experience at companies such as AGFA Corporation and Eastman Kodak Company, will lead IDC as it expands its leadership position in hospitals, clinics and outpatient centers around the world.
“On behalf of the IDC Board of Directors, I am excited to welcome Tom Boon, a leader of the highest caliber with an extensive and proven track record in the medical imaging industry,” said Chairman Jerry C. Cirino. “Tom’s experience in management, global sales, and marketing, and his success in achieving profitable growth in international medical technology markets make him uniquely qualified among the many candidates we considered for this position,” Cirino stated.
Most recently, Mr. Boon was Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing of Del Medical Systems Group. There he revitalized and expanded the company’s distribution channels, and expanded the product portfolio, particularly in the area of digital radiography (DR) solutions, resulting in profitable growth. Prior to that, Mr. Boon held several senior sales and business unit management positions for AGFA Corporation HealthCare during his eight-and-a-half-year tenure with the company. His positions included General Manager of Western Zone Sales, Vice President of U.S. Sales, and Vice President of Imaging Systems. In his many capacities at the company, Mr. Boon migrated customers from analog products to digital solutions, penetrated new markets for digital radiography, implemented new sources of service revenue and developed key partnerships and innovative selling models.
During his 22 years at Eastman Kodak Company, Mr. Boon held a variety of positions including Vice President of Strategic Planning & Alliance Development, Director of Marketing, and Product Line Manager. Mr. Boon also has extensive experience in leading emerging growth companies.
“I couldn’t be more enthusiastic about joining IDC,” said Boon. He adds, “I have seen first-hand the revolution that IDC’s high-quality, affordable DR systems have created in the medical diagnostic markets, domestically and around the world. I am thrilled to be selected to lead such an innovative company and steer its growth to generate the greatest value for customers and shareholders.”
Mr. Boon replaces Mr. Darryl Stein, who stepped down from the position of President and CEO in December 2007. Mr. Stein resigned his position as Director on the IDC Board of Directors and left the company earlier this month.
About IDC
IDC (Imaging Dynamics Company) is a medical technology company and innovative force in the fast-growing field of digital radiography (DR) technology. IDC’s X-Series of direct capture technology replaces conventional film-based X-rays and provides a cost-effective alternative to cassette based film or computed radiography (CR) systems.
Each IDC DR solution provides high resolution radiographic images in the digital format required for today’s electronic medical record networks, all without the use of film, environmentally harmful chemicals, cassettes or expensive imaging plates. In addition to its number one ranking for three consecutive quarters for customer service by MD Buyline, IDC is the recipient of the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award and is among the 2007 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, which ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America.
IDC is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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