Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Adds New CEO to Its Leadership Team

Port Washington, NY – December 4, 2017

Bob Gilligan, former CEO of GE Industrial Solutions, joined Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare as the new CEO today.

Harvey Diamond has assumed the role of Vice Chairman for Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare. In his new role, Diamond will serve as a senior advisor to the company and as a voice to customers, vendors and investors. He will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

Gilligan brings with him over 30 years of experience in both manufacturing and service businesses, and industry experience, including healthcare, technology, heavy industrial and electric utilities. In Gilligan’s last role, as CEO of GE Industrial Solutions, he successfully led the transformation of this $3.6B global business through his keen focus on operations, change leadership and communication skills.

Mr. Gilligan stated, "I'm excited to be joining the Drive DeVilbiss team and look forward to continuing to outpace industry growth rates by over delivering for our customers. I'm excited to work with Harvey Diamond in the coming months as I transition into the role of CEO, benefiting from his years of experience in the industry. This is a great business with a very bright future for our customers, employees and shareholders."

A clear and decisive leader, Gilligan is known for building and leading teams around a clear strategy, developing talent and delivering results. He is a graduate of Bucknell University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. He is currently a member of the Board of Trustees for Bucknell University.

About Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare

Headquartered in Port Washington, New York, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare manufactures a complete line of medical products, including mobility products, sleep and respiratory products, beds, bariatric products, wheelchairs, sleep surfaces and pressure prevention products, self-assist products, power operated wheelchairs, rehabilitation products, patient room equipment, personal care products and electrotherapy devices. Currently,the Company has corporate offices, manufacturing facilities and distribution facilities located throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, Hong Kong, Romania, Australia, the Netherlands and India. The Company markets its products to customers located throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Middle East and Asia. For more information, www.drivemedical.com.