Peter Veloz, the esteemed CEO of Ultraviolet Devices Inc., known globally for its pioneering ultraviolet technology, has taken on a new role at the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. In an announcement on October 2, Veloz has been officially appointed to the hospital’s Board of Directors, a key appointment that further deepens the hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality of care to its patients, particularly in the area of infection prevention.
Veloz has built an impressive track record during his tenure as CEO of UVDI since 2006. The Santa Clarita firm produces and supplies advanced Ultraviolet technology aimed at sanitizing air and various surfaces, playing a critical role in the prevention of infections. Their flagship product, the 360 Room Sanitizer, has established itself as a trusted solution across the globe, being implemented in over 1,100 hospitals in 28 countries.
Under Veloz’s leadership, UVDI has augmented its footprint in the UV Indoor Air Quality industry, with its products now in use in more than 10,000 commercial facilities worldwide. His strategic acumen and dedication to infection prevention is a welcome addition to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Board and is anticipated to drive new strategic directions for the organization.
“Welcoming Peter to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Board of Directors is indeed a pleasure,” expressed Chris Luechtefeld, Chair of the hospital’s board. He commended Veloz as an influential figure in the realm of infection prevention technology and has faith in the value of his knowledge and experience in enhancing the hospital’s commitment to a clean and safer health care environment.
A native of Santa Clarita Valley, Peter Veloz currently resides in Glendale with his wife, Karen, and their four adult children spread across California. He holds close ties to the local community and holds a legacy as the child of community leaders and philanthropists, Tom and Roberta Veloz. The late Roberta G. Veloz is commemorated at Henry Mayo through the naming of Roberta G. Veloz Cardiovascular Center.
The responsibility bestowed on the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Board of Directors includes preserving and monitoring the standard, sustainability, and management of hospital’s services, facilities and resources. The board consists of non-remunerated individuals passionate about their community’s wellbeing, with appointments recommended by a separate Governance Committee. As a 357-bed, non-profit community hospital, Henry Mayo is a renowned trauma center located in Valencia.
Source: https://scvnews.com/peter-veloz-appointed-to-henry-mayo-board/