On July 31, Andrew Whitman '91 joined Varian Medical Systems as vice president of the newly established Office of Government Affairs in Washington, D.C. Varian, which has global headquarters in Palo Alto, California, is the world's largest manufacturer of radiotherapeutic and radiosurgical instruments and software for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.
In his new post, Whitman will evolve the company's global government affairs and public policy strategies. "I am very excited about the creation of this new position at Varian and to have a bigger role in the common cause of beating cancer," said Whitman. "In addition to representing the company, I expect to be a strong advocate for medical clinicians and cancer patients around the world."
John Kuo, vice president and general counsel for Varian, says the government affairs office was created primarily to inject Varian's voice into public policy discussions about the future of healthcare, particularly as it pertains to medical efforts to combat cancer.
Whitman previously served as vice president of the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance, a subsidiary of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
