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April 26, 2011
TUSTIN, Calif., April 26, 2011 – Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. announced today that Donald L. Fowler has been named general manager and senior vice president. In this role, Fowler is responsible for driving the growth of Toshiba’s multi-modality business in the United States. He will oversee sales, marketing, service, finance, HR and IT functions.
“Mr. Fowler has had an impressive career in diagnostic imaging,” said Toshiya Miyaguchi, president, TAMS. “His multi-functional, multi-modality experience, as well as his history leading a $2.5 billion dollar business, make him a great fit for this position.”
Most recently Fowler held the position of vice president, MR Business Unit, at Siemens Medical Solutions, USA (Healthcare Sector). He had profit and loss responsibility for a large matrix organization and oversaw sales and marketing, while also setting the business direction for sales, service, marketing and research. He also served on an international team collaborating with European headquarters in determining strategic, long-term product road maps.
Additionally, Fowler has experience in business development, global marketing and sales, and worked in both the CT and ultrasound modalities.
“We are very pleased to be naming such a high-caliber individual as our general manager,” said Miyaguchi. “We believe he will deliver the visionary, results-oriented, thoughtful leadership we require in this key position.”
With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. Toshiba Medical Systems Corp., an independent group company of Toshiba Corp., is a global leading provider of diagnostic medical imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, Cath & EP Labs, X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI and information systems. Toshiba Corp. is a worldwide leader in technology, electronic and electrical products, digital consumer products, electronic devices and components, power systems, industrial and social infrastructure systems and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875 and today operates a global network of more than 742 companies with more than 204,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing $68 billion. For more information, visit Toshiba’s website at www.medical.toshiba.com.