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Avantik Appoints Jeffrey Waldman As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEAug 10, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Avantik

Jeffrey Waldman
BiotechnologyHealth Care

Description

Avantik announced the appointment of Jeffrey Waldman as chief executive officer, succeeding Mark Zacur, who is retiring. Mr. Waldman will lead Avantik's next phase of growth, leveraging his extensive healthcare leadership experience.

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Company

Avantik

About

Founded in 1971, Avantik supports anatomic pathology, histology, and dermatology laboratories in maintaining their critical operations. The company offers customers a comprehensive portfolio of maintenance and repair services and high-quality consumables, parts and equipment. It is highly regarded for helping customers resolve their repair needs quickly through its national network of engineers and service hubs. Avantik's rapid response time and extensive product portfolio have been instrumental in achieving high customer satisfaction. In 2023, Avantik partnered with Water Street Healthcare Partners, to build on its legacy of a trusted partner to diagnostic laboratories. To learn more about Avantik, visit www.avantik.com.

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