3B taps Pontzius as president

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – 3B Medical has appointed Tom Pontzius, formerly of Philips, as president effective immediately. His experience in sales, marketing, operations, manufacturing and distribution will be critical as 3B Medical continues to grow and innovate in health care, says Alex Lucio, founder of the company. “Tom’s leadership, knowledge of the industry and strategic thinking will allow 3B Medical to continue to grow and achieve its objectives,” he said. “His patient and customer first approach align well with 3B Medical’s mission. Adding valuable knowledge around the chronic diseases and treatment, along with his proven ability to build scale, allows 3B Medical to continue to build on its fast-growing businesses. We look forward to Tom’s leadership in continuing to build a world-class organization.” Most recently, Pontzius served as the leader of industry affairs and business development at Philips, where he worked for 12 years in various leadership roles.