Leading Information Technology Visionary J. Bernard Rice and Recognized Civic Service and Not-For-Profit Expert Thomas Nelson to Help Guide Biometric Device Manufacturer’s Growth
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biotricity Inc. (OTCQB: BTCY), a healthcare technology company dedicated to delivering innovative, medically relevant biometric remote monitoring solutions, has appointed Thomas Nelson and J. Bernard Rice to its newly formed Board of Advisors (BOA).
“As we continue to look to the future of Biotricity, it’s extremely important that the company receives timely insight and knowledge from industry experts who know and understand our business and what benefits both consumers and the medical community. Advisers such as Bernie and Tom will be instrumental to our ongoing evolution, and we are thrilled to welcome these prestigious gentlemen to our group of trusted advisors,” commented Waqaas Al-Siddiq, founder, president and CEO of Biotricity.
Former chief operating officer at AARP and consumer healthcare industry expert, Tom Nelson and technology and finance authority, Bernie Rice bring a significant degree of insight and expertise from both the technology and non-profit industries. Joining John Rother and Dr. Danny Sands, the newest members of biotricity’s BOA will help advise the company as it prepares to unveil its next generation wearable devices.
“Today more than ever, consumers are far more interested in taking a proactive role in their over-all health and disease management,” said Nelson, president of Share Our Strength. “Biotricity aims to revolutionize consumer healthcare by building solutions that enable individuals to manage their conditions and support patient compliance which ultimately leads to health system cost savings. I believe the company’s approach will transform how individuals will monitor and ultimately achieve their health and wellness objectives.”
Rice, a skilled technology and financial thought leader commented: “Chronic illnesses related to lifestyle diseases are on the rise, resulting in increased healthcare costs. This has caused a major shift in the US healthcare market to focus on evidence-based healthcare and overall health-related outcomes. By incorporating medically relevant, clinical-grade data into wearable solutions, these devices can be seamlessly integrated into the world of medicine. I look forward to advising their executive team and helping them to leverage technology in order to address the growing preventative care movement.”
Biotricity’s newest advisory board members include:
Thomas C. Nelson – Nelson serves as the president of Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit that is ending childhood hunger in America. Nelson oversees the day-to-day management of the organization, including working with the organization’s executive and senior teams to develop and implement its plan for strategic growth.
Prior to joining Share Our Strength in 2011, Nelson was chief operating officer for AARP, where he led the build-out of its state strategy in all 53 US states and territories. He also led the reinvention of the AARP Foundation, which today helps struggling seniors by being a force for change on the most serious issues they face today.
In addition to serving as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, Nelson has a long history of service to civic organizations, including his current position on the board of directors of ProInspire. Other board positions include, the board of counselors for the Davis Gerontology School at the University of Southern California; the board of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards; and the board of Community Wealth Partners. Nelson holds a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and an M.A. from Columbia University.
Bernard Rice – Rice is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in Information Technology. Rice has a wealth of enterprise business experience and significant senior level relationships that are indispensable in developing strategic partnerships. Currently he is supporting a portfolio of companies with leadership capabilities in cybersecurity, green energy, medical technologies, education and real estate.
Rice began his career with IBM and by 1989 he was appointed director of finance, planning and administration for IBM’s southern area. In that role, he was responsible for the staff functions of a $3 billion business and he was instrumental in positioning IBM’s Southeast Region as the leader in billable services.
Rice became chief financial officer and general partner for the IBM Venture Capital Group in 1993 and then vice president of business development for IBM’s Consumer Division in 1998. There he managed projects like IBM’s partnership with Berkshire Hathaway and Hallmark for the development of its breakthrough on-line research and learning platforms. Rice also served as chief executive officer of Edmark Inc., the IBM subsidiary that developed innovative educational software for children. Rice holds a B.A. from St. Anselm College and an MBA from Georgia State University and attended the IBM Presidents Program -a special Executive MBA program- at Harvard University.
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About Biotricity Inc.
biotricity is a modern medical technology company focused on delivering innovative, remote biometric monitoring solutions to the medical and consumer markets, including diagnostic and post-diagnostic solutions for chronic conditions and lifestyle improvement. biotricity’s R&D continues to focus on the preventative healthcare market, with a vision of putting health management into the hands of the individual. The company aims to support the self-management of critical and chronic conditions with the use of innovative solutions to ease the growing burden on the healthcare system. To learn more, visit www.biotricity.com or follow on Twitter: @biotricity_inc Facebook facebook.com/biotricity/ or LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/biotricity-measuring-vitals.
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