DENVER, April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc.
(NYSE: DVA), a leading independent medical group and provider of
kidney care services in the U.S. and internationally, today
announced the appointment of Robert
Lang as president of its international business.
"Robert joins us with extensive experience and impressive
results growing health care businesses across key international
markets," said Kent Thiry, chairman
and CEO of DaVita.
Lang joins DaVita from health insurance provider Bupa. A
seasoned executive with international experience spanning
Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin
America, Lang most recently led Bupa's international markets
business, following tenures in banking and insurance with UBS and
HSBC.
As managing director of Bupa Global from 2013 to 2016, Lang
oversaw the company's international private medical insurance
operations globally and led strategic expansion in China, India,
Brazil, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
"I'm looking forward to working with our teammates to bring
DaVita's high quality kidney care and integrated care management
services to communities around the world," added Lang. "It's an
exciting time for DaVita internationally, and there's great
opportunity to expand access to world-class care in new and
existing markets."
Lang holds an MBA from London Business
School and Economics and Arts degrees from Monash
University. Prior to his career in business he served in the
Australian Army from 1991 to 1998.
DaVita operates dialysis and integrated care centers in 11
countries outside the United
States. For more information, visit
Davita.com/International
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company, is the parent company of
DaVita Kidney Care and HealthCare
Partners, a DaVita Medical Group. DaVita
Kidney Care is a leading provider of kidney care in
the United States, delivering
dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end
stage renal disease. As of December 31,
2016, DaVita Kidney Care
operated or provided administrative services at 2,350 outpatient
dialysis centers located in the United
States serving approximately 188,000 patients. The company
also operated 154 outpatient dialysis centers located in 11
countries outside the United
States. HealthCare Partners manages and operates medical
groups and affiliated physician networks in California, Nevada, New
Mexico, Florida,
Colorado and Washington in its pursuit to deliver
excellent-quality health care in a dignified and compassionate
manner. As of December 31, 2016,
HealthCare Partners provided integrated care management for
approximately 749,000 patients. For more information, please visit
DaVita.com/about.
Contact Information
Media:
Ashley Henson
(303) 876-6626
Ashley.Henson@davita.com
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SOURCE DaVita Inc.