athenahealth names Robinson as EVP, COO

athenahealth, a provider of internet-based business services for physician practices, has named David E. Robinson as executive vice president (EVP) and chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 24.

Robinson will oversee all service and technology operations and will report to Jonathan Bush, the chairman, president and CEO of athenahealth.

In his most recent position, he was EVP of SunGard Data Systems, a supplier of software and processing solutions for the financial services, higher education and public sector markets. In this capacity, he was responsible for a SunGard Division comprised of more than 30 companies. During his tenure at SunGard Data Systems, Robinson held the position of president of SunGard Investment Systems and also served as a group CEO, according to the Watertown, Mass.-based athenahealth.

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