News | August 18, 2014

Clinovo Appoints Glenn Keet As New Chief Executive Officer

Glenn Keet

Clinovo, a technology-focused CRO based in Silicon Valley, to leverage Keet’s leadership experience in Healthcare IT.

Glenn Keet, former President at Axolotl and Senior Vice President at Optum, joins Clinovo as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Glenn brings nearly 30 years of experience in the Healthcare IT industry to the Sunnyvale-based Contract Research Organization (CRO). Founder Ale Gicqueau simultaneously transitioned into the role of President & Chairman.

Mr. Keet has been an active Board Member and Investor in Clinovo, assisting with fundraising efforts to launch CloudClinica, Clinovo’s forthcoming disruptive cloud-based platform for clinical trials.

Prior to joining Clinovo, Keet spearheaded Business Development for Optum’s Health Care Cloud, focusing on cultivating the ecosystem of providers, developers, and consumers. Keet became part of Optum after its acquisition of Axolotl, which he co-founded in 1995. Axolotl was a provider of SaaS and cloud software for the distribution, exchange, and management of patient health information by healthcare professionals, and in so doing established the commercial health information exchange industry.

"I have been impressed with Clinovo's team dedication, expertise and enthusiasm. I am very excited to help guide this company to the next level."

Glenn Keet, CEO at Clinovo

"The appointment of Glenn Keet as CEO is a major step for the company. “Glenn brings the experience and skills to position Clinovo as the leading global player in the eClinical systems market.."

Ale Gicqueau, President & Chairman at Clinovo

Source: Clinovo