04/14/2025 | News release | Archived content
Today marks my first official day as CEO of Avanos and I couldn't be more energized by the road ahead.
From the moment I first learned about Avanos, I was struck by the company's vision: getting patients back to the things that matter. That purpose is powerful. It's what drew me here, and what inspires me as I step into this new role.
In my first conversations with the Avanos team, I could already see the deep care and pride they have in the work they do. Whether it's delivering critical nutrition to patients who need it most through our Specialty Nutrition Systems or supporting someone through recovery with our Pain Management & Recovery solutions, the impact of our work is real. And that matters to me.
Healthcare is personal. Behind every product is a patient, a caregiver, a story. That human connection is what has kept me in this industry for decades, and it's what motivates me now more than ever. I'm here to listen, to learn and to work alongside an incredible team to help us grow and evolve as we pursue our vision.
Over the coming weeks, I'm looking forward to visiting our sites, meeting our employees and hearing directly from customers. I want to understand what's working, where we can be better and how we can continue to make a difference - for patients, for clinicians and for one another.
To everyone at Avanos, and to our partners and customers - thank you for the warm welcome. I'm excited for what's ahead, and I can't wait to build our future together.
- Dave
Today marks my first official day as CEO of Avanos and I couldn't be more energized by the road ahead.
From the moment I first learned about Avanos, I was struck by the company's vision: getting patients back to the things that matter. That purpose is powerful. It's what drew me here, and what inspires me as I step into this new role.
In my first conversations with the Avanos team, I could already see the deep care and pride they have in the work they do. Whether it's delivering critical nutrition to patients who need it most through our Specialty Nutrition Systems or supporting someone through recovery with our Pain Management & Recovery solutions, the impact of our work is real. And that matters to me.
Healthcare is personal. Behind every product is a patient, a caregiver, a story. That human connection is what has kept me in this industry for decades, and it's what motivates me now more than ever. I'm here to listen, to learn and to work alongside an incredible team to help us grow and evolve as we pursue our vision.
Over the coming weeks, I'm looking forward to visiting our sites, meeting our employees and hearing directly from customers. I want to understand what's working, where we can be better and how we can continue to make a difference - for patients, for clinicians and for one another.
To everyone at Avanos, and to our partners and customers - thank you for the warm welcome. I'm excited for what's ahead, and I can't wait to build our future together.
- Dave