• Michael Howley was named VP/GM of global sales and marketing for Abiomed (Danvers, Massachusetts). Howley previously worked in sales for GE Healthcare. Abiomed makes heart recovery products.

• Dave Marver was named president/CEO of Cardiac Science (Bothell, Washington). Maryer currently is the company's COO, and succeeds current CEO John Hinson, who is leaving the company for personal reasons, effective March 30. Cardiac Science makes advanced diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology devices and systems.

• Rod Thomson was promoted to director of sales, finished goods the Americas for SunTech Medical (Morrisville, North Carolina). Thomson joined the company in 1994 as sales manager for the Southern U.S. region. SunTech Medical makes motion-tolerant, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring products.