William (Bill) Jackson, a well-rounded medical device and healthcare entrepreneur joins MyndTec's Board of Directors
Mississauga, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 11, 2022) - MyndTec Inc. (CSE: MYTC) ("MyndTec" or the "Company"), an emerging leader in neurological rehabilitation, is pleased to announce the appointment of William (Bill) Jackson to its Board as an independent Director and as Chairman of the Board's Audit Committee effective May 11, 2022.
With more than 25 years of experience in the medical device industry, Mr. Jackson brings a wealth of entrepreneurial and c-suite experience in building, growing and selling medical device and healthcare businesses. Mr. Jackson is currently the co-founder of Attwill Medical Solutions and is CEO and a Director of its parent company, Attwill Vascular Technologies, a leader in the US contract lyophilization business. Mr. Jackson was the co-founder of Preferred Medical Products, a company that was sold to Ballard Medical, a Tyco company. In addition, he co-founded TSX-V listed Covalon Technologies, and was the CFO, COO and Chair of the audit committee for 6 years. Bill participated in the formation of Synergist, a CPC that was constructed for an RTO of a medical robotics company that subsequently became Titan Medical, listed on the TSX-V. Bill has worked for medical device leaders Karl Stortz and Stryker, where he was a top 10 producer worldwide for both companies, and currently serves as a Director on the board of CSE-listed Revive Therapeutics Inc.
"We are very pleased with Bill Jackson's addition to MyndTec's Board of Directors. Bill Jackson's well-respected and deep-rooted entrepreneurship in growing medical device companies brings invaluable expertise and counsel for the company," stated Craig Leon, CEO of MyndTec Inc.
The Company also announces that Carlo Pannella has tendered his resignation as a Director of the Company and as Chairman of the Board's Audit Committee effective May 11, 2022. The Company thanks Mr. Pannella for his valuable contributions and wishes him every success in his future endeavors.
About MyndTec
MyndTec is a Canadian medical technology company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative products that improve function, maximize independence and enhance the quality of life for individuals who have suffered injury to the central nervous system as a result of stroke, spinal cord injury and certain traumatic brain injuries. The Company develops non-invasive neurological and nervous system electrical stimulation therapeutics for the treatment of neurological diseases and injury specifically targeted to markets with large, growing and global patient populations.
The Company's flagship product MyndMove is a non-invasive functional electrical stimulation-based intervention. MyndMove uses neuroplasticity mechanisms to stimulate development of new neural efferent and afferent pathways allowing patients to re-establish voluntary movement and improve independence in their activities of daily living. The MyndMove system offers trained therapists the ability to assist individuals affected with paralysis to improve voluntary control of their limbs. The MyndMove therapy system offers a broad spectrum of sophisticated functional electrical stimulation software protocols which therapists customize to patient needs to enable meaningful controlled movements via proprietary stimulation technology.
For more information visit https://www.myndtec.com
Contact Information
Craig Leon
MyndTec Inc. | Chief Executive Officer
investor.relations@myndtec.com
Tel: (416) 569-0430
Bill Mitoulas
Venture North Capital Inc. | Principal
billm@venturenorthcapital.com
Tel: (416) 479-9547
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