Matthew Sassone has joined cardiovascular monitoring company LiDCO Group as chief executive officer designate.

He will become chief executive following a handover period with Terry O’Brien, who is retiring at the close of business on 14 August 2015.

Sassone has over 18 years of experience in the medical industry in sales, marketing, business development and management roles. He will focus on further expanding LiDCO’s sales in the UK and overseas.