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Published on: 9/10/2007
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PITTSBURGH, PA - September 10, 2007 - Jim Liken, Chairman of DynaVox, today announced the appointment of Ed Donnelly as Chief Executive Officer.
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Donnelly, a member of the Board of Directors since 2004, brings augmentative and alternative communication industry (AAC) knowledge combined with significant experience in successfully leading healthcare rehabilitation businesses to his new position.He replaces Joe Swenson who has left the organization to pursue other opportunities.
Donnelly has served as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of several healthcare businesses including AbilityOne, a Patterson Medical Company, and the Scrip Companies.Under his leadership, AbilityOne/Patterson Medical became the world's largest rehabilitation company, with annual revenues exceeding $300M.
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Commenting on his appointment, Donnelly said, "I am excited to join an organization with such talented individuals that serves not only clients with an important unmet need, but also the professional community which will continue to be our partner in helping to bring communication and learning solutions to those who need them most.
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"My mission," Donnelly added, "is to apply techniques I used in building previous companies to help DynaVox to grow and serve a dramatically greater number of customers who need our products."Donnelly also reiterated the company's commitment to ensure that DynaVox Technologies is an important part of the medical products community in Pittsburgh for years to come.Mayer-Johnson will also remain part of the San Diego business landscape.
Roger Holstein, a Director of DynaVox and Managing Director of Vestar Capital Partners, a significant equity investor in DynaVox, commented on Donnelly's appointment, "Ed is the right person to take the company to new heights in serving clients and professionals.
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With the DynaVox V line of communication devices and Mayer-Johnson's Boardmaker Software Family, DynaVox Systems is poised for growth under the leadership of new CEO, Ed Donnelly.Read More (PDF).
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