Medical apparel retailer Careismatic Brands has promoted Sid Lakhani from COO to CEO.

Previously, Lakhani served as CEO of Healing Hands Scrubs, which Careismatic acquired in 2020.

Michael Penner, chair of Careismatic’s board of directors, said that Lakhani has a clear plan to lead the company’s work to strengthen its relationships with retail partners and end-consumers and deliver the needs of healthcare workers in the country.

“Sid Lakhani has a proven track record of success in the medical apparel space and is uniquely equipped to lead the next chapter of Careismatic’s story,” said Penner.

Meanwhile, Lakhani expressed his gratitude for his new role.

“As the world’s largest medical apparel retail company, Careismatic plays a vital role in ensuring healthcare professionals around the world are equipped with the products they deserve to stay safe and serve their communities,” said Lakhani.

“I look forward to working with Careismatic’s diverse and industry-leading team to deepen our commitment to this work and its impact.”