VPL Welcomes Mark Longley as Chief Executive Officer; Eric McGlade, CEO and Co-Founder, Named Chairman of the Board
Vantage Point Logistics (VPL) has appointed Mark Longley as its new Chief Executive Officer, while Co-Founder Eric McGlade transitions to Chairman of the Board. Longley, with over 20 years of healthcare technology experience, joins VPL from Parata Systems, where he served as Chief Commercial Officer and General Manager. At Parata, he led sales, marketing, and strategy operations, playing a important role in the company's successful sale to Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX). VPL, a clinical supply chain technology company, has experienced rapid growth and established itself as a trusted partner in integrating technology with freight management and pharmacy workflows.
Vantage Point Logistics (VPL) ha nominato Mark Longley come nuovo Amministratore Delegato, mentre il Co-Fondatore Eric McGlade transita alla carica di Presidente del Consiglio. Longley, con oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel settore della tecnologia sanitaria, arriva a VPL da Parata Systems, dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di Chief Commercial Officer e Direttore Generale. Presso Parata, ha guidato le operazioni di vendita, marketing e strategia, giocando un ruolo importante nella vendita di successo dell'azienda a Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX). VPL, una società di tecnologia della catena di approvvigionamento clinico, ha registrato una rapida crescita stabilendosi come partner fidato nell'integrazione della tecnologia con la gestione delle spedizioni e i flussi di lavoro delle farmacie.
Vantage Point Logistics (VPL) ha nombrado a Mark Longley como su nuevo Director Ejecutivo, mientras que el cofundador Eric McGlade pasa a ser Presidente de la Junta. Longley, con más de 20 años de experiencia en tecnología sanitaria, se une a VPL desde Parata Systems, donde se desempeñó como Director Comercial y Gerente General. En Parata, lideró las operaciones de ventas, marketing y estrategia, desempeñando un papel clave en la exitosa venta de la compañía a Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX). VPL, una empresa de tecnología de cadena de suministro clínica, ha experimentado un rápido crecimiento y se ha establecido como un socio de confianza en la integración de tecnología con la gestión del transporte y los flujos de trabajo de la farmacia.
Vantage Point Logistics (VPL)는 Mark Longley를 새로운 CEO로 임명하고, 공동 창립자인 Eric McGlade는 이사회 의장으로 전환됩니다. Longley는 20년 이상의 헬스케어 기술 경력을 보유하고 있으며, Parata Systems에서 최고 상업 책임자 및 총괄 관리자 역할을 맡고 있었습니다. Parata에서 그는 판매, 마케팅 및 전략 운영을 이끌며 Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)에 회사가 성공적으로 매각되는 데 중요한 역할을 했습니다. VPL은 임상 공급망 기술 회사로, 빠른 성장을 이루었으며, 화물 관리와 약국 작업 흐름에 기술을 통합하는 신뢰할 수 있는 파트너로 자리매김하였습니다.
Vantage Point Logistics (VPL) a nommé Mark Longley en tant que nouveau directeur général, tandis que le cofondateur Eric McGlade devient président du conseil d'administration. Longley, avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans la technologie de la santé, rejoint VPL après avoir été directeur commercial et directeur général chez Parata Systems. Chez Parata, il a dirigé les ventes, le marketing et les opérations stratégiques, jouant un rôle clé dans la vente réussie de l'entreprise à Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX). VPL, une entreprise de technologie de la chaîne d'approvisionnement clinique, a connu une croissance rapide et s'est imposée comme un partenaire fiable dans l'intégration de la technologie à la gestion des transports et aux flux de travail des pharmacies.
Vantage Point Logistics (VPL) hat Mark Longley zum neuen Geschäftsführer ernannt, während der Mitbegründer Eric McGlade zum Vorsitzenden des Aufsichtsrats wechselt. Longley bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich der Gesundheitstechnologie mit und wechselt von Parata Systems zu VPL, wo er als Chief Commercial Officer und Geschäftsführer tätig war. Bei Parata leitete er die Bereiche Vertrieb, Marketing und Strategie und spielte eine wichtige Rolle beim erfolgreichen Verkauf des Unternehmens an Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX). VPL, ein Unternehmen für klinische Lieferketten-Technologie, hat ein schnelles Wachstum erlebt und sich als vertrauenswürdiger Partner bei der Integration von Technologie in die Frachtverwaltung und die Arbeitsabläufe in Apotheken etabliert.
- Appointment of experienced healthcare technology executive with 20+ years industry experience
- Successful track record in leading company sale to BD
- Company reports rapid growth and strong market position
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Insights
This management change news at VPL, while notable for the company's internal operations, has minimal direct impact on BDX shareholders. While Longley was previously involved in Parata Systems' sale to BDX, this move to VPL (a separate entity) doesn't materially affect BDX's operations or financials. The appointment represents standard corporate governance changes at VPL and doesn't introduce any significant strategic shifts or financial implications for BDX.
The only tangential connection to BDX is through Longley's past role at Parata Systems, which is now a BDX subsidiary. However, his departure from Parata occurred after its acquisition by BDX was completed, suggesting a natural transition rather than any concerning developments.
Longley joins VPL at a pivotal moment in the company’s growth and evolution. Since its founding, VPL has grown rapidly into a trusted partner at the forefront of integrating technology with freight management and pharmacy workflows.
Longley is a highly innovative leader with 20+ years of experience in the healthcare technology industry. He joins VPL after most recently serving as Chief Commercial Officer and General Manager of Parata Systems, a provider of automation solutions for retail, hospital and long-term care pharmacies focused on reducing operational costs while improving patient safety and overall experience. Longley was responsible for all sales, marketing and strategy operations at Parata. He played a key role in leading the business through its successful sale to Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX).
“I am incredibly proud of where VPL is today and all that our team has accomplished – scaling the business and partnering with hundreds of customers who trust us to help build smarter, more resilient supply chains,” said McGlade. “As Chairman, I look forward to supporting Mark as we maintain our unwavering mission to provide exceptional solutions and service to our customers. Mark’s proven track record of customer-focused leadership, deep industry knowledge and success in scaling companies like VPL through innovation were key factors in our decision. As we continue to enhance our solutions and expand our offerings, I have the utmost confidence in Mark’s ability to lead VPL through its next chapter of growth.”
“Eric has built an impressive business with a team that strikes the perfect balance between innovation and customer-centricity,” said Longley. “I am honored to serve as VPL’s CEO during this exciting time for the company and period of rapid innovation in the industry. We see significant opportunities for growth and expansion as we continue our commitment to existing customers and look to support new healthcare providers and pharmacies.”
About VPL
VPL is a software company delivering visibility and resiliency to clinical supply chains. By making the procurement-through-fulfillment processes smarter and more profitable, it creates a new supplier dynamic whereby customers benefit from reduced costs, better insights, and increased transparency and efficiency. VPL developed the industry’s only Smart Supply Chain Platform, which automates inbound and outbound shipping, unlocks visibility into the status of critical shipments, and identifies cost-savings opportunities for all of healthcare. For more information, visit www.getvpl.com.
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