In a statement from Siemens Healthcare, the company has just named a new leader for its North American business. After the announcement earlier this month that Greg Sorenson would be stepping down as CEO, it has now been revealed that David Pacitti, an industry professional with a background in sales and marketing, will be stepping in to fill his shoes.

According to the statement, Pacitti will be responsible for leading the marketing, sales, service, and support functions for Siemens Healthcare in the U.S. with additional oversight of Canada, across the entire Healthcare portfolio including medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, therapy solutions, and services. He will be based at the U.S. headquarters in Malvern, PA.

Pacitti comes to Siemens Healthcare from Abbott Vascular where he served as senior VP of U.S. commercial, sales, marketing and operations from 2013-2015. In this position, and as a member of the senior executive staff, he ran Abbott Vascular’s business in North America. Before that, Pacitti was VP of Abbott’s Commercial Operations from 2009-2013. He joined Abbott Vascular after spending 14 years at Guidant Corporation.

“David Pacitti’s leadership experience at Abbott and his deep health care industry experience will greatly benefit Siemens as we look to strengthen our vision for the Healthcare business,” said Dr. Bernd Montag, Global CEO of Siemens Healthcare. “I am honored to welcome him to Siemens Healthcare.”