ComMedica announces new Global Sales and Marketing Director

Diagnostic imaging software provider ComMedica has named Louise Ostrom as global sales & marketing director. Ostrom will report to ComMedica CEO Mark Simon.

In her new role, Ostrom is leading the company's sales and marketing operations, with responsibility for the company's business in digital medical imaging software applications.

Ostrom joins ComMedica with more than 12 years of experience in sales and marketing management, having previously served as senior sales and marketing executive in the Nordic operations of Sybase Inc.

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