LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imprivata®, the healthcare IT security company, today announced it has appointed Gus Malezis as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 19, 2016.
“We congratulate Omar Hussain for his strong leadership and passion that built Imprivata into the industry leader for healthcare IT security over the past decade,” said Scott Crabill, Imprivata Director and Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo. “We are thrilled to have Gus join the company as President and Chief Executive Officer. His significant success as a visionary leader in the information technology security industry will be instrumental in helping Imprivata continue their innovation, strong growth, and market leadership.”
Prior to joining Imprivata, Gus was most recently the President of Tripwire, a leading global provider of endpoint detection and response, security and compliance solutions. Gus has a strong track record of leading growth and innovation for leading technology and security companies such as Tripwire, McAfee, 3Com and Merisel. He combines extensive knowledge of global markets with strong technical knowledge and passion for customer success in the rapidly changing IT marketplace.
“Imprivata is the most impressive company in the healthcare IT security space and their expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction is second to none,” said Gus Malezis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Imprivata. “I’m thrilled to join the company at this important time. We have a phenomenal opportunity to continue to build a great future for Imprivata customers, partners and employees as we deliver on our vision to enable healthcare to access, communicate and transact patient health information in a secure, convenient and transparent process.”
Omar Hussain, Imprivata’s former President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of Imprivata marks a significant milestone in the exciting state of growth for the company. It also offers me an opportunity after 14 years of building a great company to take some time off. Over the last month I have worked with Thoma Bravo on a smooth transition for our customers, partners, and employees. I am thrilled with my successor, Gus, who brings both renewed energy and a passionate commitment to Imprivata’s continued success in the healthcare market.”
Imprivata announced the completion of its acquisition by leading private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo, LLC on September 16, 2016.
About Imprivata
Imprivata®, the healthcare IT security company, enables healthcare organizations globally to access, communicate, and transact patient information securely and conveniently. The Imprivata platform addresses critical compliance and security challenges while improving productivity and the patient experience. For more information, please visit www.imprivata.com.