ImageFIRST, King of Prussia, PA, recently announced that it has appointed Edward H. Orzetti as CEO.
Orzetti took over the role of CEO effective Oct. 2. Former CEO Jim Cashman will transition to an adviser to the company’s Board of Directors, ImageFIRST noted in a press release.
Prior to joining ImageFIRST, Orzetti served as an operating partner with Calera Capital. In this capacity, he was responsible for partnering to deliver strategic and operational leadership with the industrial businesses in its portfolio, including ImageFIRST.
Orzetti brings more than 30 years of experience building and leading industrial businesses. Prior to joining Calera Capital, he served as CEO of Transtar and Keystone Automotive Operations. He has also held a variety of senior executive roles at leading corporations, including General Electric, Textron and VWR International. He began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army.
ImageFIRST was acquired by the private-equity firm Calera Capital in 2018. “As we look to the company’s future, the Calera Board is focused on ImageFIRST’s ability to best capitalize on the many opportunities in front of it,” said Calera Capital Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board Mark Williamson. “There is tremendous excitement about the future of ImageFIRST.”
More than 20 acquisitions have been completed under Calera’s ownership – more than doubling its size – all while maintaining 97% customer retention. Orzetti said that, “Since it was founded, ImageFIRST has consistently prioritized a culture of associate engagement, development and education, and believes in a customer-centric service model, aiming to lighten the load of busy healthcare workers. This service vision carries through to the patients of our customers and the communities we serve. I’m proud to carry on this vision as the leader of ImageFIRST with the same spirit and enthusiasm I have had from the sidelines for the past five years.”
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