Toshiba’s Nancy Gillen Named Industry Marketer of the Year

TUSTIN, Oct. 10, 2014 – Nancy Gillen, vice president, Marketing and Business Management at Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., was named Industry Marketer of the Year by Medical Marketing & Media (MM&M) during its annual awards ceremony on October 2, 2014, in New York.

“This is a result of an amazing marketing team at Toshiba, who are all unconditionally committed to putting our customers first,” said Nancy Gillen, vice president, Marketing and Business Management, Toshiba. “It’s truly an honor to be named Industry Marketer of the Year and recognized by MM&M and my peers.”

According to one judge of this year’s MM&M awards, Gillen “has a strong track record of marketing leadership, customer focus and driving results through building high-performing teams and solid strategy.” Another judge described Gillen as a “well-rounded marketing leader who has demonstrated success many times over.”

Prior to joining Toshiba, Gillen has held various sales, marketing and business management roles at industry-leading healthcare organizations during her 25-year career. At Toshiba, Gillen leads a 75-person marketing team, including multiple business units, corporate communications, clinical research and healthcare economics, focused on delivering information and services to help Toshiba’s customers improve care and communication to patients.

“Nancy is an exceptional business leader and Toshiba is very fortunate to benefit from her experience and passion for our industry,” said Don Fowler, president and CEO, Toshiba. “From building and managing a high-performing team to exceeding business goals across all areas within her responsibility, Nancy has a great capacity to evaluate situations, quickly strategize solutions and come up with new ideas. She has the unique ability to balance her strong confidence and competence with a desire to mentor others, which is why so many people within Toshiba admire her and are inspired to do great work.”

About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and cardiovascular equipment, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of medical diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray and vascular, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and MRI systems, as well as information systems for medical institutions. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation has been providing medical products for over 80 years. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba. Visit Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation’s website at www.toshibamedicalsystems.com.

About Toshiba

Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical products and systems into five strategic business domains: Energy & Infrastructure, Community Solutions, Healthcare Systems & Services, Electronic Devices & Components, and Lifestyles Products & Services. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, “Committed to People, Committed to the Future,” Toshiba promotes global operations towards securing “Growth Through Creativity and Innovation” and is contributing to the achievement of a world in which people everywhere live in a safe, secure and comfortable society.

Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today’s Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 590 consolidated companies employing over 200,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 6.5 trillion yen (US$63 billion). To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

SOURCE: Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation