Helius Medical Technologies (HSDT) Appoints Sherrie Perkins to its Board of Directors

Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSDT) (TSX:HSM) (“Helius” or the “Company”), a neurotech company focused on neurological wellness, today announced the appointment of Sherrie Perkins, effective March 15, 2021.

“Ms. Perkins’ career history includes over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including significant experience advising neuromodulation companies on their commercial and marketing activities,” said Blane Walter, Chairman of Helius’ Board of Directors. “We are pleased to expand our Board of Directors with the appointment of Ms. Perkins and look forward to leveraging her expertise and strategic insight as Helius prepares its next phase of market development activities.”

“I am delighted to join the Board of Directors of Helius Medical Technologies and appreciate the opportunity to help the company advance its unique therapy in ways that provide meaningful benefit to patients, physicians, and payers,” said Ms. Perkins.

Ms. Perkins currently serves as a member of the Venture Mentoring Service at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, providing guidance and perspective on commercialization-related topics that are important and relevant to the progression of various ventures.

From 2017 to 2019, Ms. Perkins served as a consultant to LivaNova, PLC (NASDAQ: LIVN), a global medical technology company that designs, develops, manufactures and sells innovative therapeutic solutions in the fields of neuromodulation and cardiovascular disease. She previously spent 17 years at LivaNova and its affiliates in several roles, including serving as Vice President in the sleep apnea, new ventures space within the company from 2015 to 2017, and as Vice President of Marketing and New Business Development of Cyberonics, Inc. from 2011 to 2015.

Ms. Perkins received a B.S. in Medical Technology from Mississippi State University and an M.A. in Management from Central Michigan University.

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