Calgary- July 2024- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging announced that Erkan Akyuz has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective August 5, 2024. He will succeed Circle co-founder and CEO Greg Ogrodnick, who is stepping down after successfully leading the Company for over 16 years.

“I have long admired Circle and its role at the forefront of the medical imaging industry, offering best-in-class AI-powered solutions to hospitals, physicians and patients on a global scale,” said Erkan Akyuz. “I am thrilled to be joining this impressive team and look forward to leading Circle as we continue to advance our mission of improving patient outcomes worldwide.”

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“On behalf of the Thoma Bravo team, I want to thank Greg for his unwavering leadership and commitment to innovation that led Circle to become the category leader that it is today,” said Carl Press, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. “Under Greg’s stewardship, Circle transformed from a university-led research project into a market-leading diagnostic platform that has benefitted tens of thousands of cardiology patients globally. We are humbled by the impact that he has made in the world of medical imaging and are truly grateful for our partnership with him. At the same time, we are thrilled to welcome Erkan to Circle and look forward to working closely together as we build on a strong foundation and continue to drive product innovation and growth globally.”

“It has been a privilege to lead the dedicated and passionate team at Circle, and I am proud of what we have achieved together,” said Greg Ogrodnick. “I’m confident that Erkan is the right person to lead Circle in the next phase of its journey, and I look forward to watching the Company’s continued success.”