Toshiba America Medical Systems has named Jeff Howorth as vice president of its Strategic Business Group. Howorth will be responsible for developing the new business group, a new division within the company focused on developing partnerships with integrated delivery networks (IDNs). He will oversee strategic business account managers across the country who will be equipped with a portfolio consisting of Toshiba medical equipment, as well as products from Toshiba sister companies, customized marketing services, financing programs and consulting services. This portfolio will enable the group to sign strategic partnership contracts directly with IDNs and incrementally drive business.

Howorth most recently served as zone vice president, strategic business for Philips Medical Systems.