WALTHAM, Mass., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OptimizeRx Corp. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:OPRX), a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions helping life sciences companies reach and engage healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients, today announced it has appointed Steve Silvestro as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 10, 2025.
Mr. Silvestro brings to OptimizeRx more than 20 years of experience in building and managing health technology and services companies, and has served as an executive at OptimizeRx since joining the Company in 2019. His career includes strategic development, sales leadership, technology and product innovation, and M&A within a variety of leadership roles.
“The Board of Directors completed a rigorous search and selection process for a new CEO that was conducted by the Company’s independent Directors with the assistance of a leading executive search firm and is very pleased to announce that it was the unanimous decision of the independent Directors to appoint Steve Silvestro as the next OptimizeRx CEO,” said Lynn Vos, Chairperson of OptimizeRx’s Board of Directors. “Since starting at OptimizeRx six years ago as the Chief Commercial Officer, and more recently serving as President and interim CEO, Steve has been instrumental in growing the Company’s brand relevance within the life sciences industry and transforming the Company from an early stage, single solution in the digital marketing space to an industry mainstay with omnichannel capabilities. At this pivotal time in OptimizeRx’s history, we are confident that Steve is the right transformative leader to drive OptimizeRx into its next phase of profitable revenue growth and shareholder value creation.”
“I am honored to have the Board’s trust and to have the opportunity to lead the next phase of OptimizeRx’s growth and transformation. We will continue to differentiate ourselves within the market through our technology and by developing more meaningful strategic partnerships with our customers. Now more than ever, we will be laser-focused on operational excellence while ensuring we delight our customers and forge stronger relationships with valued business partners,” added Steve Silvestro. “Since the time I was asked to take the helm in …
