Monday, March 3, 2014
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Feb. 27, 2014)—O2 Concepts, LLC announced Rob Kent has been appointed to serve in the newly created position of president and chief operating officer. Kent has served in various capacities within O2 Concepts for more than a year and most recently served as the manager of its testing, compliance and assurance operations. Kent has been instrumental in establishing O2 Concepts’ state-of-the-art portable oxygen concentrator, the OxLife Independence, as the industry leader in reliability and durability. In addition to continuing his role in leading O2’s manufacturing operations, Kent’s additional responsibilities include expanding O2’s domestic and global market penetration. “We are very pleased to increase Rob’s influence on our growing operations. He will certainly play a critical leadership role in the next stage of our extraordinary evolution as O2 continues its product enhancement and development while we enter new markets, including Europe, South America and Asia.” Prior to joining O2, Kent managed operating platforms for more than 15 years within the defense, aerospace and medical device industries. Kent holds a degree in economics from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from the University of California, Irvine. ABOUT O2 CONCEPTS, LLC O2 Concepts manufactures and distributes the Oxlife Independence continuous flow portable oxygen concentrator. They are also the patent owners of the product’s Energy Smart Absorption (ESA) technology, which delivers the longest battery life in its class. Its lightweight metal construction makes it the most robust and durable product on the market – allowing dealers to maximize their return while giving oxygen patients the best possible quality of life. O2 Concepts is privately held with factory operations in Newtown, CT. O2 Concepts, Oxlife Independence, and Energy Smart Absorption (ESA) are trademarks or registered trademarks of O2-Concepts, LLC. All other trademarks, service marks, registered marks, or registered service marks are the property of their respective owners. Visit o2-concepts.com.