Gareth Walsh, who has worked in the healthcare sector for 25 years, 18 of them with medical device specialist, Olympus, has been appointed as the new Commercial Director at Static Systems, the global provider of alarm and communication solutions for healthcare and secure establishments.
Sitting on the company’s Board, he will on be responsible for the ‘ongoing development of SSG’s customer experience’ – ensuring that SSG continues to support users of its solutions ‘by maximising the functionality and uptime of the equipment supplied’.
Rosie Cunningham Thomas, SSG’s managing director, said: “Gareth is an ideal fit for SSG, particularly at this critical phase in our growth. He has an excellent track record, and his career success to date demonstrates his commitment to being a supportive and transformational leader who influences change by example and team ownership. We are delighted to welcome him to the business.”
Gareth Walsh added: “I am pleased to be joining SSG at such an exciting time in the company’s continued growth. My vision for our world-class customer-facing team is to provide trusted insight and advice throughout each stage of the customer journey – from initial interest to end of equipment life – with the overarching goal of maximising equipment efficacy and providing the right support at the right time and in the right place.”
The new appointee graduated with a degree in Human Biology from Oxford Brooks University and lives in the UK. Reporting directly to Rosie Cunningham Thomas, he will and work closely with SSG’s recently appointed Strategic Marketing director, Zillah Moore.