Guilford's Groundbreaking Medical Device Co. Hyperfine Names New CEO

GUILFORD, CT — Hyperfine, Inc., the Guilford-based "groundbreaking" medical device company that created the world's first FDA-cleared portable MRI system named a new CEO this week. Effective Oct. 24, medical device industry veteran Maria Sainz will be President and Chief Executive Officer.

Scott Huennekens, who currently serves as interim President and CEO, will stay on as Executive Chairperson of the Board.

Sainz has held President and CEO positions at multiple medical device companies in her industry tenure, including AEGEA Medical, acquired by CooperSurgical in 2021, Cardiokinetix, and Concentric Medical, acquired by Stryker in 2011. She brings over 30 years of experience in the medical device industry and has served as a valuable member of Hyperfine’s Board of Directors since the company’s Nasdaq listing, including on both the Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

As Hyperfine chief, Sainz will lead the commercial expansion of its "Swoop portable MRI system" to execute the company’s mission of lowering barriers to medical imaging around the world.

Read more about Swoop portable MRI system here.

“I am excited and honored to lead the next phase of Hyperfine’s growth as we broaden the adoption of Swoop technology, improving access to MR imaging around the world,” she is quoted as saying.

“With over 90 systems installed globally and our growing value proposition in the ICU and neurocritical care settings, we have established a strong foundation to drive forward commercial momentum," Sainz said. "I am eager to join the Hyperfine team as we expand to additional hospitals and continue increasing our clinical applications to improve patient care in mature and emerging healthcare systems.”

Hyperfine’s Founder and Vice Chairman Dr. Jonathan Rothberg praised her "experience, judgement, and speed needed to ensure that Hyperfine continues to define and own the field of portable MRI."

"Since inception, Hyperfine has been a technical and AI powerhouse, and now Hyperfine needs to be a commercial force," he said. "Ms. Sainz brings the experience, intelligence, and capability to the table to execute that plan."