Profusa, Inc. welcomes Peter O'Rourke as lead independent director and Fred Knechtel as CFO.
Peter O'Rourke brings extensive leadership experience from overseeing one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in the U.S.
Fred Knechtel's expertise in finance and operations will support Profusa's growth and commercialization.
Major Leadership Additions
Peter O'Rourke appointed as lead independent director and Fred Knechtel as CFO post the business combination with NorthView Acquisition Corp.
Experience in Healthcare System
Peter O'Rourke managed facilities serving over 9 million veterans during the first Trump administration.
Finance Expertise
Fred Knechtel has led finance and operations at companies including Northrop Grumman, Stanley Black & Decker, and DuPont.
- Profusa is at an inflection point with the addition of Peter O'Rourke and Fred Knechtel to the leadership team.
- Their experiences are expected to drive innovation, growth, and shareholder value for Profusa.
The appointments of Peter O'Rourke and Fred Knechtel mark a crucial phase for Profusa's biosensor platform expansion and commercialization efforts.