[December 30, 2013] Varian Imaging Components President Robert Kluge Plans to Retire [Professional Services Close - Up] Tweet (Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Varian Medical Systems announced that Robert H. Kluge has announced his intention to retire as its Senior Vice President and President, Imaging Components Businesses effective February 7, 2014. According to the company, Varian CEO Dow R. Wilson has named and the Board of Directors has appointed Sunny Sanyal, CEO of T-System, to succeed Kluge. Varian's Imaging Components Businesses are comprised of the X-Ray Products and Security and Inspection Products businesses. "Bob Kluge built Varian's X-Ray Products revenues from $75 million in 1993 to $546 million at the end of fiscal 2013," Wilson said. "We are indebted to Bob for his strategic vision, intelligent management, and consistent execution that have propelled Varian to a leadership position in the global imaging industry. He has set the stage for continued success and growth in our components businesses. "Sunny Sanyal is an experienced leader who will work with our seasoned imaging components management team to expand and capitalize on the growth potential for these businesses," Wilson said. "We look forward under Sunny's leadership to building these businesses into a billion dollar platform for Varian." Sanyal, 49, will assume his position as Senior Vice President and President, Imaging Components Businesses on February 3, 2014. Prior to joining T-System, a privately-held company providing information technology solutions and services to hospitals and urgent care facilities, Sanyal was president of McKesson Provider Technologies, where he led the company to significant market expansion with its clinical IT solutions. He also worked for GE Healthcare, Accenture and IDX Systems. Kluge, 67, will retire but support the leadership transition in an advisory capacity as needed. "I have enjoyed building the X-ray Products business for Varian and I have been fortunate to have great relationships with our customers, Varian management, and the imaging components team," said Kluge. "I expect this team will continue to excel and that these businesses will thrive under Sunny's leadership." Varian Medical Systems, Inc., of Palo Alto, California, is a manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, and brachytherapy. More Information: http://www.varian.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2013 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]