Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, San Diego State University (1969)
Industry:
Health Care Products & Services
Number Of Years In Profession:
50
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his listening skills.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession to improve the quality of patient safety measures, which he felt were lacking.
Extended Bio Profile:
PatientSafeSolutions has been named one of The Wall Street Journal's top 50 venture-backed companies. Mr. Sweeney, a self-described serial entrepreneur and the subject of a laudatory Page One Wall Street Journal article, has been involved in buying, selling or taking public more than 20 health care product and service companies.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Planning corporate strategy; Handling customer relations; Creating health care software; Ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees and patients
Awards/Honors:
Lifetime Achievement Award in Corporate Governance, Corporate Directors Forum (2009)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Sweeney hopes to make a difference in the field of patient safety.