David Pacitti, MBA
CEO at Avanos Medical
Apollo Endosurgery•Austin, Texas, United States
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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
- Avanos MedicalCurrentApr 2025–Present· 1 yr 5 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentApr 2025–Present
- Jun 2021–Present· 5 yrs 3 mos
- Chairman of the BoardCurrentJun 2021–Present
- May 2020–Present· 6 yrs 4 mos
- Advisory Board Member, NextGen Precision Health InitiativeCurrentMay 2020–Present
- SiemensCurrentNov 2019–Present· 6 yrs 10 mos
- Member, BoardCurrentNov 2019–Present
- Apollo EndosurgeryCurrentDec 2017–Present· 8 yrs 9 mos
- Member, BoardCurrentDec 2017–Present
- Oct 2015–Apr 2025· 9 yrs 6 mos
- President and Head of the AmericasFeb 2018–Apr 2025
- President and Head of Healthcare, North AmericaOct 2015–Feb 2018
- Feb 2006–Oct 2015· 9 yrs 8 mos
- DVP Commercial Operations, Sales and MarketingApr 2013–Oct 2015
- Vice President, Operations DivisionApr 2009–Mar 2013
- Vice President, Global MarketingFeb 2006–Mar 2009
- 2002–2006· 4 yrs
- Director of Sales CRM2002–2006
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Maryland Global CampusBachelor of Science (BS)
Science & Business
Villanova University