NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iCAD, Inc. (Nasdaq:ICAD), industry-leading provider of advanced image analysis, workflow solutions and radiation therapy for the early identification and treatment of cancer, today announced that Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Kevin Burns, has been named iCAD’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this newly-created position, Burns will lead and manage all operational functions within the Company in addition to continuing his role as CFO.
“Kevin has made many significant contributions to iCAD and I am confident he will continue to guide the Company in meeting its short and long term growth and business goals. During his tenure as CFO, the Company’s financial performance has improved through increasing efficiencies and maximizing investments, while reducing operating expenses,” said Ken Ferry, President and CEO of iCAD. “Kevin has played a critical role in developing our strategic partnerships, which have resulted in a stronger overall growth trajectory in our cancer detection and Xoft therapy businesses. We expect his expanded executive role will enhance our continued success.”
“I’m looking forward to taking on these additional responsibilities at iCAD and continuing to work closely with our executive team, as we advance the Company to its next level of growth,” said Kevin Burns, COO and CFO of iCAD. “This is an exciting time for our Company, as we successfully broaden our product offerings, build our customer base and expand our reach through technology innovation and strategic partnerships.”
About iCAD, Inc.
iCAD is an industry-leading provider of Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) technologies, advanced image analysis, workflow solutions and radiation therapies for the early identification and treatment of common cancers. iCAD offers a comprehensive range of high-performance, upgradeable CAD solutions for mammography and advanced image analysis and workflow solutions for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, for breast and prostate cancers and Computed Tomography for colorectal cancer. iCAD’s Xoft System, offers radiation treatment for early-stage breast cancer that can be administered in the form of Intraoperative Radiation Therapy or accelerated partial breast irradiation. The Xoft System is also cleared for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer and gynecological cancers. For more information, call (877) iCADnow, or visit www.icadmed.com.
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