Innovative MedTech appoints Dr Merle Griff as CEO

Innovative MedTech, Inc., a provider of health and wellness services, is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed senior care industry leader Dr Merle Griff, who is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s SarahCare subsidiary, as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer. She will succeed Michael Friedman, who will remain President of the Company and a member of its Board of Directors.

Dr Griff is a highly respected CEO and industry veteran with 35+ years of leadership experience, including founding and managing SarahCare, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary.

“Dr Griff is a proven leader in senior care with a distinguished track record. After careful consideration, the Board concluded that now is the right time to make this leadership change to draw on Dr Griff’s expertise during this critical period of the Company’s expansion into healthcare technology related to underserved markets, including elder and senior care. The Board is confident that Dr Griff will ensure strong execution of the Company’s strategy to build and expand on its SarahCare platform and take advantage of the significant opportunities ahead,” said Michael Friedman, President and former CEO of the Company.

“I am thrilled to lead Innovative MedTech forward at this important time for the Company and our industry,” said Dr Griff. “Having worked with the Board and the Company since their acquisition of SarahCare last year, I see and understand the Company’s greater mission and am excited to lead us forward towards that mission. I believe the Company has tremendous potential to continue to shape the future of senior care, both with our centers and technologies. I look forward to working with the Company’s talented team to create value for our participants, partners and shareholders.”

“My goal since the acquisition of SarahCare last year has been to position the Company for growth and success,” said Friedman. “With significant progress made, we believe we’re now at the right time to make this transition to the next leader of Innovative MedTech. I am fully supportive of the Board’s selection of Dr Griff and have great confidence that the Company will thrive and progress toward leading the senior care market, while we also expand into other markets. I am excited to continue to work with Dr Griff on our multiple initiatives going forward.”

Dr Griff, is the Founder and CEO of SarahCare Senior Solutions, and is one of the leading authorities on the care of seniors in the United States. Dr Griff has served on numerous national boards and task forces including being the past Chairperson of the Board of Directors for NADSA (National Adult Day Services Association), member of the International Advisory Board for CARF (Commission on the Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities) and a task force member for the study of adult day care in the US for the Assistant Secretary of Program and Evaluation in the Department of Aging.
MB Bureau