REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 23, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- myoscience, inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Jeffrey Gold to the team as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Gold is an accomplished executive, having held posts as Chief Executive for Velomedix and CryoVascular Systems as well as Chief Operating Officer for CardioThoracic Systems.
"Jeff's leadership and extensive experience driving operational excellence makes him an exceptional addition to myoscience as we expand our global commercial presence in both aesthetic and therapeutic channels," said Clint Carnell, CEO of myoscience.
Mr. Gold was most recently the President & CEO of Velomedix Inc, a venture backed company that developed a unique technology for rapidly inducing therapeutic hypothermia in patients undergoing severe acute cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and cardiac arrest. Prior to Velomedix, Mr. Gold was a Venture Partner for Longitude Capital where he focused on investments in medical devices.
"I am thrilled to be joining myoscience at such an exciting point in their growth," said Gold. "My previous experience and the current needs of the company align perfectly and I look forward to guiding the business towards further success."
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