MELVILLE, N.Y., June 27, 2017 -- North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA), one of the leading single-specialty anesthesia and perioperative management companies in the US, today announced that John Kalix has joined the organization as its new Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Kalix brings with him an extensive background in operations, marketing and strategic planning intended to drive transformation through cross functional teams and innovative practices. In his new role, Mr. Kalix will lead strategic initiatives targeted toward improving clinical and business outcomes across the organization.
|
|||||
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5a75fbad-9192-4efc-9cdf-68fe466f2622
“In our pursuit to transform healthcare, NAPA has continued to focus on building an outstanding executive team that has deep industry knowledge, a proven track record of success and an unwavering commitment to our employees, clients and patients,” said John F. Di Capua, MD, CEO of NAPA. “With the addition of John as COO, we look forward to accelerating our strategic goals and driving both innovation and operational rigor to deliver an exceptional experience for every patient and every client, every day.”
“I’m excited to join NAPA and look forward to partnering with Dr. Di Capua and our talented senior leadership team to lead the company’s strategic growth and connecting our innovative culture to greater levels of operational excellence," said Mr. Kalix.
Prior to joining NAPA, Mr. Kalix served in leadership roles in commercial, marketing, product development and operations at Johnson & Johnson, Cardinal Health and GE. Most recently, he was President of GE Healthcare (GEHC) Life Sciences division for the US and Canada. He is also a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a past board member of Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC.
Mr. Kalix received his BA in the Sciences from Miami University of Ohio.
About North American Partners in Anesthesia
As a clinician-led organization, North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) is redefining healthcare, delivering unsurpassed excellence to its partners and patients every day. In three decades, NAPA has grown to become the nation’s leading single-specialty anesthesia and perioperative management company, serving more than one million patients annually in more than 200 healthcare facilities throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Southeast. For more information, visit NAPAanesthesia.com.
Media Contact Jill Hoenigmann, Marketing Manager North American Partners in Anesthesia P: (516) 945-3030 E: [email protected]


Ford Issues Major Recall on Over 422,000 Vehicles Due to Windshield Wiper Defect
Apple's Foldable iPhone Faces Engineering Setbacks, Mass Production Timeline at Risk
SoftwareONE Posts 22.5% Revenue Surge in 2025 on Crayon Acquisition
Britain Courts Anthropic Amid US Defense Department Dispute
RBC Capital: European Medtech Firms Show Minimal Middle East and Energy Risk Exposure
Nike Beats Q3 Estimates but China Weakness and Margin Pressure Weigh on Outlook
Samsung Electronics Eyes Record Q1 Profit Amid AI-Driven Chip Boom
First Western Ship Transits Strait of Hormuz Since Iran War Began
TSMC Japan's Second Fab to Produce 3nm Chips by 2028
Fonterra Admits Anchor Butter "Grass-Fed" Label Misled Consumers After Greenpeace Lawsuit
OpenAI Executive Shake-Up Ahead of Anticipated 2026 IPO
SpaceX IPO: Retail Investors to Play Historic Role in Record-Breaking Public Offering
LG Electronics Posts Record Q1 Revenue Amid Strong Demand and Cost Improvements
MATCH Act Targets ASML and Chinese Chipmakers in New U.S. Export Crackdown
UPS and Teamsters Reach Agreement to Limit Driver Severance Program 



