IDC appoints new VP for Latin America

Imaging Dynamics Company (IDC) has appointed Rodolfo Gutierrez as vice president and general manager for Latin America.

Gutierrez, who will be based in Miami, will be responsible for expanding market share and managing business development, distribution, service and product sales in the region, according to the Calgary, Alberta-based company.

He has technical, operational and general management experience in Latin America and the Middle East.  He is a native of Colombia where he started both a diagnostic imaging center and a medical equipment sales and service business, which he owned for eight years, IDC said.

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