New CEO to lead expansion of Sarasota health tech company

A Sarasota company specializing in remote cardiac monitoring and data management has named a new leader as it plans for growth. PaceMate appointed JR Finkelmeier the CEO as the business aims for “significant commercial expansion,” according to a statement.

Finkelmeier has been the chief commercial officer for PaceMate since 2024, following years leading the ambulatory monitoring division for Philips, a segment that cost hundreds of millions of dollars, according to a statement. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame.

PaceMate's mission is to transform cardiac data management across health care systems, including hospitals, health care providers, clinics and physicians, according to a statement. Its cloud-based system enables care teams to manage cardiac device patients through one platform that integrates with electronic health records and medical device vendors.