Counterpart Capital Announces the Addition of Wm. James Nicol as Principal.Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers & High Tech Writers ROSEVILLE, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--June 19, 2000 Counterpart Capital, a leading provider of business and financial advisory services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal to companies in the healthcare information technology, healthcare services and e-health markets today announced the addition of Wm. James Nicol as a new member of the Counterpart team and as a Principal of Counterpart Capital. Mr. Nicol has more than twenty-five years senior executive and board experience in rapid growth, multi-site healthcare service organizations. He has gained particular expertise working within specialty care, chronic disease management, Emergency Medical Services An Emergency medical service (abbreviated to initialism "EMS" in many countries) is a service providing out-of-hospital acute care and transport to definitive care, to patients with illnesses and injuries which the patient believes constitutes a medical emergency. , pharmaceutical product distribution, medical device, third party reimbursement and medical records coding and compliance services companies. Specifically, Mr. Nicol has held positions as: CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Health Management Inc (NASD NASD See: National Association of Securities Dealers NASD See National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). ) and Comprehensive Care Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange ); COO, Laguna Medical Systems (Private); and CFO See Chief Financial Officer. , Quantum Health Resources (NASD), Careline, Inc. (NASD) and HemoTherapies Inc.(Private). He also currently serves as Chairman, Assisted Living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. Concepts, Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange ). Mr. Nicol has proven experience in financial and operations management, marketing and development, corporate governance Corporate Governance The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy, and rule of law. , investor relations and the design and execution of strategic initiatives including acquisitions, joint ventures, turnarounds and restructures. During his career he has guided several companies successfully through the IPO (Initial Public Offering) The first time a company offers shares of stock to the public. While not a computer term per se, many founders, employees and insiders of computer companies have found this acronym more exciting than any tech term they ever heard. process and led several other companies through the sales process. "Jim Nicol adds yet another dimension that expands both the width and the breadth of the growing Counterpart team", said William H. Coibion, Jr., CEO and Founder for Counterpart. "Jim's extensive knowledge of the healthcare services delivery market combined with his experience in helping to guide several companies through successful initial public offerings (IPO's), and his understanding of investor relations and "Wall Street" expectations will be an extremely valuable asset to Counterpart as we continue to provide expanded services for the firm's healthcare services, IT and e-health clients. Our Counterpart Team has now grown to include six Principals, each with a unique but complementary skill set, and all with field-tested, extensive senior management experience in health care services and/or IT. This team gives Counterpart a distinctive edge over our competitors and becomes an asset to each of our clients." "I am very excited to join the Counterpart Team", said Jim Nicol. "I have had the opportunity to observe the work of Counterpart, both as a healthcare services provider and as a client of Counterpart, and I believe that Counterpart's capabilities are unique in the market, whether representing buyers, sellers or companies seeking corporate partnerships or alliances. I'm impressed by Counterpart's "team" approach to solving its clients strategic needs; it allows us to draw effectively upon the considerable and diverse skills of the team - to the benefit of the client." Counterpart Capital is the leading business and financial advisory services firm in the healthcare information technology, services and e-health market. Founded in 1990, Counterpart has extensive relationships with healthcare IT and services vendors, as well as with investors and financial institutions operating in this market. Counterpart serves developing companies seeking to expand their businesses via strategic alliances, partnerships or mergers. Counterpart also serves middle market companies seeking candidates for strategic investments or acquisitions. The Counterpart approach allows client executives to focus on their core business while the Counterpart team focuses on creating partnerships, mergers and acquisitions. |
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