Summary: HuFriedyGroup named Chris Wright as senior VP of North America sales. With leadership experience at Dentsply Sirona and iCreditworks, Wright will drive sales growth, bolster customer experiences, and enhance the company’s dental solutions reputation. Wright’s extensive commercial strategy expertise aligns with HuFriedyGroup’s mission to advance and innovate in dental healthcare.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chris Wright brings over two decades of dental and healthcare industry leadership, reflecting HuFriedyGroup’s commitment to strategic growth.
  • His experience in commercial strategy, market expansion, and team development strengthens HuFriedyGroup’s ability to innovate and serve a broad base of dental professionals.

HuFriedyGroup announced that Chris Wright, an experienced executive with dental and healthcare industry experience, has joined the company as its new senior vice president, North America sales.

Leadership Background

Wright has spent over 20 years driving growth, building high-performing teams, and executing strategic initiatives, according to the company. His prior roles include vice president of sales and vice president of commercial operations at Dentsply Sirona, and most recently, chief growth officer at iCreditworks.

“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to HuFriedyGroup,” said Andrew Xilas, HuFriedyGroup president. “Chris’s extensive expertise in commercial strategy, team development, and market expansion is exactly what we need as we continue to grow and innovate. His vision and leadership will be invaluable as we strengthen our position as a global leader in dental solutions.”

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New Role and Responsibilities

In his new role, Wright will be responsible for managing and driving North America sales growth, customer experience initiatives and the reputation of HuFriedyGroup through exceptional service to end-users, dental schools, DSOs, and corporate owned dentistry practices. Wright assumed his new responsibilities in November.

“I am honored to join HuFriedyGroup, a company with a rich legacy of excellence and innovation,” said Wright. “The opportunity to work with such a talented team, a robust product portfolio, and a loyal network of global partners is truly exciting. I am eager to contribute to the company’s vision of advancing dental healthcare through innovation and collaboration.”

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