MediPurpose Announces New EVP/CCO, Michael Riddle

Jan. 12, 2012 - PRLog -- MediPurpose, a master distributor of medical products, today announced the promotion of Michael Riddle to executive vice president and chief commercial officer (CCO).

"Mike's promotion reflects both his exemplary performance and his expanding role at the company," said MediPurpose founder and CEO Patrick Yi.

The promotion is the second for Riddle at MediPurpose. He joined the medical product company in October 2010 as director of its then new advanced wound care division, and was promoted to vice president of advanced wound care in June 2011.

"Mike has been a tremendous asset to the company," said Yi. "He has been indefatigable in his efforts to help launch and expand the MediPlus(tm) Advanced Wound Care products brand, and he has consistently demonstrated a solid business acumen that supports MediPurpose's mission."

MediPurpose also announced the departure of President/CSO Randy Prather. "Michael will assume all the duties and responsibilities of Randy. I thank Randy for his efforts and contributions during his six years of loyal service to the company, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors," said Yi.

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About MediPurpose
Founded in 1999, MediPurpose is a leading medical device company headquartered in Singapore, with offices in the United States and Europe.

Known for its popular babyLance(r) heel incision device, SurgiLance(r) safety lancet and MediPlus(tm) advanced wound care products, MediPurpose has leveraged its success in the medical device industry to become a master medical product distributor that provides unique solutions for both medical product manufacturers and distributors.

MediPurpose's Medical Device Innovation division offers angel funding and developmental expertise for new medical device inventors and innovative medical product companies that seek entrance into new medical device markets.

For more information about MediPurpose's medical products and solutions for inventors, innovators, manufacturers and distributors, please visit http://www.medipurpose.com .