Medicom appoints new President for North America Division

Pointe-Claire, Quebec – January 4, 2024. Canada-based Medicom Group (“Medicom”), a world leader in the production and distribution of infection prevention and control solutions, announced that Inés Sira has been named President of its North American replacing Gary Steinberg who will be rejoining Medicom’s Advisory Board and acting in a strategic advisory capacity.

As an executive with over two decades of end-to-end business leadership experience in Fortune 200 and private companies, Inés Sira joins Medicom with a strong background in business strategy development, commercialization, and operational execution. She also brings a strong track record in accelerating growth in the medical and industrial segments.

Prior to joining Medicom, Inés led various business areas at 3M, where she was accountable for the P&L of global businesses in markets such as safety, aerospace, and health care. She also held senior regional leadership roles in Latin America and APAC, where she was responsible for strategic initiatives to enhance productivity and accelerate growth. Inés was also the Safety Global Vice President at Wesco, and President of the Fluid Conveyance business at Danfoss.

Inés holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota, and MA in Administration of Non-Profit Organizations from New York University.
She is a member of the Jeremiah Program National Board of Directors, as the Co-Chair of the Board’s Governance Committee.

“Under the leadership of Gary Steinberg, the North American division has made great strides towards operational excellence and the solid foundation needed for accelerated growth. With Gary’s continued influence at Medicom as a strategic advisor and member of the board, and Inés’ extensive experience in driving growth strategies, we are well poised for the robust growth and commitment to being the leading infection prevention and control solutions provider in North America,” said Guillaume Laverdure, CEO, Medicom Group.

“I could not be prouder of the team and what we have accomplished in setting the right foundation needed for a customer-centric, quality-led, and innovation-driven business. I look forward to the collaboration and successes ahead as Inés takes on her new role,” said Gary Steinberg.

“I am thrilled to join Medicom and to contribute to our vision of ensuring healthier lives and a safer world for all. I’m excited by the tremendous opportunities to further propel Medicom’s relevance and grow market share in the segments that we serve,” said Inés Sira, newly appointed President, Medicom, North America.

About Medicom Group

Medicom was founded in 1988 in response to the urgent need for medical gloves for healthcare professionals during the global HIV crisis. Since then, the company has evolved to become one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of high-quality, single-use, infection prevention and control products for the medical, dental, industrial, and retail markets.

Medicom has been a reliable supplier of infection control solutions during multiple epidemics, including avian flu, SARS, H1N1 and Ebola, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, and was named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for three years in a row since 2021.

For more information about Medicom and the company’s comprehensive portfolio of infection control solutions, including an extensive range of medical face masks, visit us on Medicom.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram.