Technology >> CEO Interviews >> December 15, 2008

Justin C. Dearborn – Merge Healthcare Incorporated (mrge)

Justin C. Dearborn, Chief Executive Officer of Merge Healthcare Incorporated, comes to the company with diverse experience in operational, financial and legal roles. Since September 2006, Mr. Dearborn has served as Managing Director and General Counsel of Merrick Ventures, LLC, an affiliate of Merrick RIS, LLC. Prior to Merrick Ventures, Mr. Dearborn spent over nine years at Click Commerce, Inc., a publicly traded software and services company that was acquired by Illinois Tool Works, Inc., in October 2006. During the initial years of his tenure at Click, Mr. Dearborn served as Vice President and General Counsel, and, among other duties, was instrumental in its acquisition and business integration efforts. From 2003 to 2006, Click Commerce acquired and integrated eight software companies. Mr. Dearborn's last role at Click was as the General Manager of a Click software and services business unit. Profile
TWST: We'd like to begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and a

picture of the things you are doing at the present time.

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