Patient Safety Technologies (PST) has appointed David Dreyer as vice president (VP) and chief financial officer (CFO).

Dreyer will be responsible for the finance, accounting and reporting requirements of PST and its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, SurgiCount Medical, as well as play a key role in various strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

Dreyer has been the CFO of multiple publicly traded companies and has worked for a wide range of organisations in his career, including AMN Healthcare Services, AlphaStaff, Sicor, Elan Pharma, Athena Neurosciences, Syntex Corporation and Arthur Andersen & Company.

PST said that David brings an extensive background in SEC reporting, corporate governance and SOX compliance as well as financial reporting, forecasting and the implementation of ERP systems.

Dreyer said that he was very excited at the future opportunities SurgiCount Medical offers, and look forward to working with Brian, the board of directors and the entire management team.