Westport, CT, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioSig Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSGM) or (“BioSig” or "the Company"), a medical technology Company delivering unprecedented accuracy and precision to intra-cardiac signal visualization, today announced the appointment of Mr. Anthony Amato to the Position of Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective immediately. Additionally, Mr. Amato will serve on the Company’s Board of Directors, which is currently being assembled. Recall, that on April 4, 2024, the Company announced the engagement of Consulting firm, Bridge Associates International Pharmaceutical Consulting (“BAIPC”), led by Mr. Amato. This corporate action was the natural progression as the Company continues to realize meaningful progress towards its goals of both resorting and creating lasting shareholder value.
Commenting on his appointment as CEO of BioSig, Mr. Amato expressed, “Approximately 2 months ago, I took the initiative to review, analyze, and address the urgent issues that had the potential to negatively impact the Company’s future. Since then, important and material progress has been realized on multiple fronts, and I have accepted this new position to accelerate the implementation of the comprehensive turnaround strategy. The Company believes that there is substantial value to be unlocked through its current assets including its core product line, PURE EP™. We will continue to add the appropriate team to reach our goals. I wish to thank our many loyal shareholders and reiterate my unwavering commitment to both restore and create shareholder value.”
The Company will continue to update shareholders as additional material event(s) occur.
Personal Bio, Mr. Anthony Amato - Age 56
Anthony Amato is a business leader and entrepreneurial thinker with an intuitive ability to rapidly assess challenges and identify growth opportunities. He quickly sees organizational vision and understands goals, taking appropriate ownership and action required to guide the team, achieving aggressive targets and performance levels. He has outstanding interpersonal, business development, team building and management skills. Anthony has hands-on executive skills at engaging and influencing key stakeholders to not only grow business but also to optimize profits.
Mr. Amato founded InQuest Science in March 2017 and then acquired Bridge Associates International Pharmaceutical Consulting in March 2020. He is the former Director of Sales for Mesa Labs in Denver CO, a Nasdaq listed corporation that specializes in providing quality control products and services to ensure the safety and efficacy of equipment used in hospitals, pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturers, blood banks, laboratories, pharmacies, and industrial facilities.
In July of 1999, he founded Amega Scientific Corporation. He grew the company from a start-up operation to a worldwide industry leader. Anthony developed and managed a staff throughout North America, establishing R&D, production, logistics, administration and sales. Clients included pharmaceutical, biotech, hospitals, government facilities, and research universities. Amega Scientific was the leading innovator in the Environmental Monitoring System industry. Amega Scientific was an ISO 17025 corporation instituting GxP requirements. Amega Scientific was acquired by Mesa Labs (MLAB) in November 2013.
Mr. Amato graduated from Glassboro State College in New Jersey in 1989, with a dual degree in business management and finance.
About BioSig Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSGM)
BioSig Technologies is a medical technology company focused on deciphering the body’s electrical signals, starting with heart rhythms. By leveraging a first of its kind combination of hardware and software, we deliver unprecedented cardiac signal clarity, ending the reliance on ‘mixed signals’ and ‘reading between the lines.’ Our platform technology is addressing some of healthcare’s biggest challenges—saving time, saving costs, and saving lives.
The Company’s product, the PURE EP™ Platform, an FDA 510(k) cleared non-invasive class II device, provides superior, real-time signal visualization allowing physicians to perform highly targeted cardiac ablation procedures with increased procedural efficiency and efficacy.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Todd Adler BioSig Technologies, Inc. Investor Relations 55 Greens Farms Rd Westport, CT 06880 tadler@biosigtech.com 203-409-5444 ext. 104 Or Anthony Amato, Chief Executive Officer aamato@biosigtech.com 203-409-5444 ext. 102
