Sectra North American president Goble killed in helicopter crash
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
John Goble, the president of Sectra's North American division, has been killed in a helicopter accident in California. He was aged 58. Dr Goble has led the Swedish healthcare IT group's medical operations in the US since 1997, and was a recognised figure in the PACS industry. Dr Torbjörn Kronander, president of Sectra Medical Systems, described Dr Goble as "a great person to work with, a close friend, as well as a very competent colleague". Subsequent to Dr Goble's death, Tom Giordano, a board member and management consultant to Sectra North America, will act as president on an interim basis. Mr Giordano was most recently vice-president of marketing at Philips North America, and has held other executive positions in Philips Medical Systems since 1977.