CathWorks’ Mission

We are dedicated to partnering with physicians to improve the health of patients by transforming how cardiovascular disease is diagnosed and treated.

Our Story

Our Team

Founders

Ran Kornowski, MD, FESC
Co-Founder
Guy Lavi
Co-Founder
Ifat Lavi, PhD
Co-Founder

Senior Leadership Team

Ramin Mousavi President & Chief Executive Officer

Ramin Mousavi

President &
Chief Executive Officer
Ramin Mousavi
President & Chief Executive Officer

Ramin Mousavi brings extensive executive leadership and operational expertise across various domains including general management, marketing, strategy, product development, and commercialization within diverse market segments. With a notable tenure most recently leading the patient monitoring and digital health portfolio at Baxter International, Ramin has also held key leadership roles at Edwards Lifesciences, Panasonic, and Rockwell Collins.

At CathWorks, Ramin served as Vice President of Global Marketing and Strategy, as well as Chief Marketing Officer from 2019 to 2020. He holds dual B.S. degrees in Computer and Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, complemented by an M.B.A. from the Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine. Additionally, Ramin has furthered his expertise with a Healthcare Executive Leadership certificate for Business Innovation in Global Healthcare from Harvard Business School.

Mica Mor BenDavid Vice President, Global Operations & Finance

Mica Mor BenDavid

Vice President, Global Operations
& Finance
Mica Mor BenDavid
Vice President, Global Operations & Finance

Mica Mor BenDavid brings over 13 years of experience in finance, management, and operations within startup environments. From the early stages of seed funding to navigating through mergers and acquisitions, she has consistently driven operational and financial excellence. Mica combines a strategic mindset with hands-on experience, adept at developing and executing plans to meet organizational goals while prioritizing operational efficiency and financial sustainability.

Prior to joining CathWorks, Mica served as an audit manager at Ernst & Young, showcasing her proficiency and dedication in financial management. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration, with a focus on Management and Operations, from the College of Management-Academic Studies, and is a licensed CPA.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Mica finds joy in playing catchball in a semi-professional league, showcasing her passion for teamwork and recreation outside the office.

Dalit Cohen-Shipperman Vice President, Global Human Resources

Dalit Cohen-Shipperman

Vice President, Global Human Resources
Dalit Cohen-Shipperman
Vice President, Global Human Resources

Dalit Cohen-Shipperman brings over 14 years of executive-level experience in Human Resources to CathWorks. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded global HR processes across diverse organizations, contributing to both tactical and strategic growth initiatives. With a focus on high-tech sectors including telecom, communications intelligence, and network security, Dalit has played a pivotal role in driving organizational success.

Dalit holds a B.A. in Psychology and Communications from Haifa University, and she earned her M.A. cum laude in Organizational Psychology from Bar-Ilan University. Her academic background enriches her understanding of human behavior within the workplace, allowing her to implement effective HR strategies that align with the company’s objectives.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Dalit enjoys a variety of activities outside of work, including ballet dancing, running, reading, and hiking, showcasing her well-rounded interests and commitment to a balanced lifestyle.

Mike Feher Chief Financial Officer

Mike Feher

Chief Financial
Officer
Mike Feher
Chief Financial Officer

Mike Feher brings 15 years of seasoned leadership and operational expertise to CathWorks, with a focus on financial planning and analysis, process improvement, resource allocation, and investor relations. His background includes spearheading strategic financial initiatives at Allied Universal, where he played a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, cost reduction, and international market expansion.

During his tenure at Edwards Lifesciences, Mike held diverse leadership positions spanning business finance, corporate strategy, and investor relations, contributing significantly to the company’s success and growth trajectory.

Mike holds a B.S. degree in Accounting and Business Administration, specializing in Finance and Economics, from Chapman University, and is a licensed CPA. Additionally, he earned an M.B.A. in Corporate Finance from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, further solidifying his expertise in financial management and strategy.

As a native of Southern California, Mike cherishes spending time with his family, enjoying the local beaches and pursuing his passion for surfing whenever possible.

Dr Alex Froimovich Senior Director, Medical Affairs & Scientific Communications

Dr. Alex Froimovich

Senior Director, Medical Affairs & Scientific Communications
Dr. Alex Froimovich
Senior Director, Medical Affairs & Scientific Communications

Dr. Alex Froimovich brings over 18 years of invaluable experience in the medical device industry to CathWorks. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in developing, commercializing, and advancing numerous groundbreaking technologies globally, including the first drug-eluting stent, a leading transcatheter heart valve, and an advanced deep brain stimulator.

With a proven track record in medical affairs and scientific communications, Alex has achieved notable successes at top-tier medical device manufacturers such as Johnson & Johnson, Edwards Lifesciences, and Boston Scientific.

He holds an M.D. from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and an M.B.A. from Rutgers Business School.

Asaf Jazcilevich Vice President, Research & Development/Site Leader

Asaf Jazcilevich

Vice President, Research & Development/Site Leader
Asaf Jazcilevich
Vice President, Research & Development/Site Leader

Asaf Jazcilevich brings a wealth of experience in R&D management to CathWorks, with a strong record of success in building and leading multi-disciplinary teams encompassing software, hardware, and algorithm engineering across diverse sectors including mobile, display, and automotive technologies.

With over 12 years of senior leadership at Samsung’s Israeli R&D Center, Asaf spearheaded the development of cutting-edge computer vision and image processing platforms, which were subsequently integrated into Samsung’s flagship products. Prior to his tenure at Samsung, he served as a firmware team leader at TransChip and gained valuable experience at Intel.

Asaf holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Tel-Aviv University, underscoring his technical expertise and academic foundation. Beyond his professional endeavors, he enjoys a variety of hobbies including running, working out, playing the cello, and solving word games.

Sarita Monico Senior Director, Global Marketing

Sarita Monico

Senior Director,
Global Marketing
Sarita Monico
Senior Director, Global Marketing

Sarita Monico joins CathWorks with over two decades of medical device strategic marketing experience. Sarita was integral to the launch and commercialization of the revolutionary transcatheter aortic valve replacement therapy and multiple other lifesaving innovations. Most recently, Sarita led the U.S. commercial marketing efforts for the industry-leading electrophysiology portfolio at Johnson & Johnson. She earned her B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from UC San Diego.

Outside of work, Sarita enjoys spending quality time with her daughter on the tennis court, volunteering and traveling.

Fabian Ngo Director, Strategy & Advanced Analytics

Fabian Ngo

Senior Director, Strategy &
Upstream Marketing
Fabian Ngo
Senior Director, Strategy &
Upstream Marketing

Fabian Ngo brings nearly 20 years of cross-functional expertise to his role at CathWorks, bringing in experience from his roles in human capital consulting, sales operations, market analytics, and product management. Fabian’s professional journey at Edwards Lifesciences has included pivotal roles and key contributions, such as supporting commercial operations for multiple generations of the TAVR platform, establishing the first advanced analytics team to understand clinician and patient dynamics, and leading the commercial strategy for the development of the next-generation monitoring platform.

Fabian earned his B.A. in Economics from Claremont McKenna College and an M.B.A. with a focus on Strategic Management and Marketing-Operations from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Outside the office, Fabian is either on a bike trail, hiking up a mountain, or setting up camp in the woods. When not out exploring nature, he’s exploring the music scene, on the lookout for innovative upcoming artists.

Ayelet Peer Vice President, Global Quality & Regulatory

Ayelet Peer

Vice President, Global Quality & Regulatory
Ayelet Peer
Vice President, Global Quality & Regulatory

Ayelet Peer brings over 15 years of extensive operational and executive experience in quality and regulatory affairs within the medical device and pharmaceutical industries to CathWorks. With a proven track record, she has effectively led regulatory audits and served as the primary regulatory liaison for communications and submissions to EU competent authorities, the U.S. FDA, and Health Canada.

Prior to joining CathWorks, Ayelet held leadership roles in Quality and Regulatory Affairs at S.L.P. and gained eight years of invaluable experience in various Quality and Regulatory Compliance positions at Teva.

She holds a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry, as well as an M.B.A. with a specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, both from Tel-Aviv University, reflecting her dedication to both scientific rigor and strategic business acumen.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Ayelet enjoys indulging her creative side through painting and exploring the great outdoors through hiking.

Natalie Sickler

Chief of Staff
Natalie Sickler
Chief of Staff

Natalie Sickler brings a decade of experience in the meetings and events industry, running large scale trade shows, sales meetings and special customer events as part of the marketing teams of medical device companies such as Biosense Webster and Allergan Pharmaceuticals.

As Chief of Staff at CathWorks, Natalie plays a vital role in the planning and coordination of account launches, customer contract execution and management of overall co-promotion activities with Medtronic. When not working, Natalie enjoys traveling with friends and family, trying any new highly rated restaurants and weekend trips to the California and Oregon mountains to snowboard when the weather permits. She holds a B.S. from San Diego State University and completed her study abroad program at Oxford University.

Masashi Yamamoto

General Manager – Japan
Masashi Yamamoto
General Manager – Japan

Masashi Yamamoto brings extensive experience as a business executive in the medical devices industry in Japan to CathWorks. Beginning his journey with CathWorks as a consultant in February 2018, Masashi played a pivotal role in securing the PMDA’s approval of the FFRangio System in Japan. With the establishment of CathWorks Japan GK in early 2019, he assumed the role of General Manager, overseeing operations in the region.

Prior to joining CathWorks, Masashi held senior leadership positions at Japanese subsidiaries of renowned medical devices companies including Boston Scientific, Covidien, Draeger Medical, and Corin Group, accumulating over 30 years of management experience. Throughout his career, he has led the successful launches of innovative medical devices such as coronary stents, rotational atherectomy devices, intravascular ultrasound imaging devices, and other cutting-edge technologies in the Japanese market.

Masashi holds a B.Sci in Electronics and an MBA, further enriching his comprehensive skill set and business acumen. Outside of his professional pursuits, he finds solace in classical music, particularly German romantic repertoire, and enjoys attending orchestra concerts or opera performances whenever his schedule permits.

Board of Directors

Andrew ElBardissi, MD
Partner, Deerfield Management
Matt Gaylord
General Manager & Sr. Director of Business Development, Abiomed (Johnson & Johnson MedTech)
Ramin Mousavi
President & Chief Executive Officer
David Neustaedter
Venture Partner, Deerfield Management
Scott Ward
Chairman of the Board

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