By John Weatherford, senior vice president, M.E. Wilson Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are complex transactions that require a great deal of planning, due diligence and execution. One aspect of M&A that is often overlooked is the insurance expense. Insurance plays a crucial role in the success of any M&A transaction and insurance expenses should not … Read more
McKnight-Goelz has held senior executive positions for both public and private, organizations in the medical device, health/wellness, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and consumer packaged goods industries. Until December 2015, she was the chief executive officer in Ascension and a corporate officer for Unilens Corp. USA, a Tampa-based public medical device organization that was acquired. McKnight-Goelz is a … Read more
Deborah Duffey is president, co-founder and chief product development officer of Dermazone Solutions. Duffey is also chief operating officer of NuVessl, a biotech and licensing company focused on enhancing the quality of life through encapsulation science. She is also president of the skincare company Kara Vita. She began her professional career, over 30 years ago, … Read more
Jeneth D’Alonzo is a managing partner of DMSI, an international manufacturer of high-tech Fiber Optic Connectivity Products. She was chosen as the “International Business Person of the Year 2022,” by the Tampa Bay Organization of Women in International Trade. WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE YOU FACED IN YOUR CAREER? HOW DID YOU OVERCOME THOSE CHALLENGES? Building a … Read more
Dr. Shama Rathi and Dr. Sipra Laddha will be honored with the Indo-US Chamber Businesswomen of the Year award at this year’s Banyan Ball, on April 29, being held at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel. Rathi and Laddha are co-founders of LunaJoy, a holistic women’s behavioral health care company that provides mental health therapy, … Read more
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties has hit another milestone. On Friday, the organization celebrated its 800th home dedication ceremony, in St. Petersburg. It’s a meaningful one for Habitat’s chief executive officer, Mike Sutton, who has been with the organization since 2014. His first home dedication was no. 280. “Every one of … Read more
An executive at Goldman Sachs told a CNBC reporter that the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank was a “Lehman moment” for the technology industry. A local banking industry source, who spoke with Tampa Bay Business and Wealth, and requested to remain unnamed, called it a “Wildfire.” But no one that TBBW has spoken with on … Read more
Dr. Rashmi Roy attended Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore, where she graduated with honors, in 2001. She completed a five-year residency in general surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital–Columbia University Medical Center. She has published research on thyroid cancer in surgical journals, presented work at national meetings and authored several chapters in the field of … Read more
Mallory Tai Taylor has consulted for government entities, nonprofits, health care and technology companies. She helps clients create, or capitalize, on strategic initiatives that facilitate growth and merger and acquisition opportunities. WHAT ARE SOME WAYS YOU GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY? I give back to the community in a multipronged approach of time and financial … Read more
As executive vice president and chief operating officer, Teddi Rae Barber is directly responsible for the continued growth in patient access points across the state of Florida, developing collaborative alignment strategies to further the mission and care-delivery model of the group and to ensure the continued success of the daily operations across the nearly 20 … Read more
