Spheris Appoints New CEO
By CXOtoday Staff
Mumbai, Nov 19, 2008 1821 hrs IST

Spheris, a provider of clinical documentation technology and services, has appointed Daniel Kohl as the company's president and CEO, as well as a member of its board of directors.

The Spheris Board of Directors appointed Kohl to these new positions after it accepted the resignation of Steven Simpson, as the company's president and CEO, positions he has held since 2002. Simpson will continue as a member of the company's senior management until January 17, 2009 and remain a member of the board of directors.

"Because of the professional and personal investments I've made in Spheris over the years, deciding to leave the company was a difficult decision for me to make," said Simpson. "However, I believe that Dan's proven experience as a successful operator makes him the right person to help navigate the company through the rapid changes occurring in the clinical documentation industry."

Kohl brings with him more than 20 years of executive management experience in significantly growing and operating a diverse set of companies within the healthcare industry. Most recently, Kohl served as the president and CEO of Pediatric Services of America, Inc., a provider of pediatric private duty nursing and day treatment center services.