Experienced Industry Leader Tom Arnold Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of ViCentra

Jan Keltjens, Chairman of the Board at ViCentra, said: "Tom's extensive experience in commercial strategy, his deep knowledge of the healthcare sector, and personal connection to the diabetes community make him uniquely qualified to lead ViCentra into its next phase of growth. I am pleased to welcome Tom to the ViCentra team as we position ViCentra to accelerate growth, broaden access to Kaleido and make life with diabetes more personal and simpler." Jan Keltjens, Chairman of the Board at...

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, 26/02/2025 (informazione.news - comunicati stampa - salute e benessere)

Tom's connection with diabetes care management extends beyond his professional expertise. His youngest daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 11 months old and has worn an insulin pump for 17 years. This firsthand experience has given him unique insight into the daily challenges of diabetes management and reinforces his commitment to delivering impactful innovation for people living with diabetes.

 

ViCentra is redefining insulin pump therapy with Kaleido, one of the smallest, lightest, and most customizable insulin patch pumps available. With the DBLG1 AID software it creates a state of the art artificial pancreas system, designed to empower users with more freedom and choice. Kaleido currently has approximately 2,500 active users in the Netherlands , France , and Germany with strong user feedback and rapid growth adoption. The company is focused on expanding its international commercialization activities and delivering on its exciting portfolio strategy.

ViCentra B.V., headquartered in Utrecht, The Netherlands , develops, manufactures, and markets Kaleido, a reusable patch pump designed to help people with diabetes live life on their own terms. Kaleido is CE-marked under MDR and commercially available in multiple European countries. It is one of the world's smallest, lightest, and most precise insulin pump systems, featuring a waterproof design.

Kaleido is designed to adapt to users' lifestyles, offering automated insulin delivery options and the ability to be worn as a patch pump or with a tube in a pocket. It is available in 10 vibrant color combinations.

ViCentra was founded in 2013 and is backed by Inkef Capital, EQT Life Sciences, Health Innovations, Invest-NL, Partners in Equity, and Kreos Capital. More information about ViCentra can be found at www.hellokaleido.com.

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