Orex names new staff members

Orex Computed Radiography has made two appointments to its staff. Jason Koshnitsky joins the company as director of the global radiotherapy business, while Paul Sysmans becomes vice president and general manager for Europe. Koshnitsky comes to Orex from Philips Medical Systems' Radiation Oncology Systems unit, where he served as general manager for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Sysmans joins Orex to develop and manage the European computed radiography market and partnerships with global European companies. He most recently led global healthcare business-to-business relationships with Agfa Healthcare.

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