David Pacitti, MBA

David Pacitti, MBA

CEO at Avanos Medical

Apollo EndosurgeryAustin, Texas, United States

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Experience24+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

At Avanos, we lead with purpose – and with a mindset that prioritizes accountability, candor and collaboration. We stay close to our customers, because that’s what it takes to deliver real impact in today’s healthcare environment. What truly sets us apart, though, is the passion our employees bring every day for what we do: getting patients back to the things that matter. As CEO, I’m honored to help shape what’s next for Avanos. We're a company with deep expertise and a bold ambition to grow. I believe that by staying relentlessly focused on our customers and empowering our teams to act with agility and confidence, we can deliver breakthrough results and create a lasting impact across healthcare. I’ve spent my career building and leading teams that drive change, and I’ve seen firsthand the power of strong teams, bold ideas, and long-term partnerships to unlock potential across people, organizations, and healthcare systems. I’m passionate about creating cultures where people are empowered to lead, challenge convention, and deliver real impact. At Avanos, I’m excited to shape the future of healthcare alongside our employees, customers, and partners. Together, we have everything we need to move faster, think bigger, and make a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Apr 2025–Present· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2025–Present
  • Jun 2021–Present· 5 yrs 3 mos
    • Chairman of the BoardCurrent
      Jun 2021–Present
  • May 2020–Present· 6 yrs 4 mos
    • Advisory Board Member, NextGen Precision Health InitiativeCurrent
      May 2020–Present
  • SiemensCurrent
    Nov 2019–Present· 6 yrs 10 mos
    • Member, BoardCurrent
      Nov 2019–Present
  • Dec 2017–Present· 8 yrs 9 mos
    • Member, BoardCurrent
      Dec 2017–Present
  • Oct 2015–Apr 2025· 9 yrs 6 mos
    • President and Head of the Americas
      Feb 2018–Apr 2025
    • President and Head of Healthcare, North America
      Oct 2015–Feb 2018
  • Feb 2006–Oct 2015· 9 yrs 8 mos
    • DVP Commercial Operations, Sales and Marketing
      Apr 2013–Oct 2015
    • Vice President, Operations Division
      Apr 2009–Mar 2013
    • Vice President, Global Marketing
      Feb 2006–Mar 2009
    • Director of Sales CRM
      2002–2006

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA

University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Science & Business

Villanova University

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Strategic PlanningMedical DevicesMarket DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct LaunchOperating RoomSales OperationsCapital EquipmentHealthcareCardiology