Aspyra appoints Mutch as chairman of the board

Health IT provider Aspyra has appointed John Mutch as chairman of the board of directors, according to the Calabasas, Calif.-based company.

Currently, Mutch is the managing partner of block investment firm MV Advisors, which provides investment guidance to small and mid-cap technology companies. Prior to founding MV Advisors, Mutch was the president and CEO of Peregrine Systems after having served as president and CEO of HNC Software, a software provider.

As part of its consulting agreement with Aspyra, MV Advisors will also retain rights to participate in future financings.

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