Press release

Humedics has made significant progress over the last couple of years. Milestones included ISO certification of the LiMAx device, completion of a phase III clinical trial, submission of the marketing authorization application for the diagnostic agent necessary for the performance of the LiMAx test and the closing of a series C financing round.

The company is now moving into a new phase with the focus shifting to commercialization and a broader international remit. Therefore the time has come to reinforce the management of Humedics as the company is entering this new phase.

Karsten Damgaard-Iversen is an internationally accomplished business professional with over 30 years of global experience in the med-tech industry. He is a proven leader in operational and strategic management positions within large, medium and small healthcare technology companies. Karsten combines strong leadership skills and business acumen with in-depth technical and medical knowledge. He has served as a Board Director at Toshiba of Europe Ltd., Managing Director and Chief Group Executive at Toshiba Medical Systems Europe BV, Managing Director at Toshiba Medical Systems UK Ltd., CEO at SonoCine Inc., VP of International Operations at Fisher Imaging Corporation and Director of Sales & Marketing at Storz Medical AG. Karsten has also directly contributed to the invention and development of specific laser, ultrasound and x-ray based medical products. He holds an MBA from Emory University in Atlanta and a BSc in electronic engineering from Copenhagen University College. He is a Danish National and holds a U.S. Permanent Resident Card.

Karin Dorrepaal, Chair of the Board of Humedics GmbH, stated: “We are very delighted that Karsten joins the Humedics management team as CEO. With his longstanding business experience in the med-tech industry he is the ideal professional to drive forward the company development and the international commercialization of the LiMAx test.” Karsten Damgaard-Iversen commented: “It is a great pleasure for me to join Humedics during this exciting phase of the company's development. I look forward to working with the board, Erwin and all the members of our team to contribute to the future commercial and clinical success of Humedics.”