Chuck Alpuche Appointed to President and COO of Imperative Care

August 14, 2025 07:00 AM Pacific Time

Imperative Care, Inc. today announced the promotion of Chuck Alpuche to President and Chief Operating Officer.

Chuck Alpuche joined Imperative Care as Chief Operating Officer in 2023 and brings more than 40 years of senior operational expertise. Prior to Imperative Care, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Insulet Corporation. He served in roles of increasing leadership over 30 years at PepsiCo as their Senior VP of Supply Chain Operations.

“I am deeply grateful for the contributions Chuck has made to Imperative Care since he joined the company two years ago. His impact has been measurably evident in our operational excellence and our unwavering commitment to quality and improved outcomes for patients,” said Fred Khosravi, Chairman and CEO of Imperative Care. “Over time, Chuck’s role has expanded to include strategic oversight of our executive team and long-range planning for the organization. He has brought tremendous value, leveraging his operational expertise to begin transformation toward alignment of all functions and businesses under one cohesive strategy. I look forward to Chuck’s continued leadership as President, taking the company to new heights.”

“I joined Imperative Care because I believe wholeheartedly in the mission, our best-in-class team, and our lifesaving innovations in stroke and vascular care,” said Chuck Alpuche. “Over the past two years, I have seen the organization mature in exciting and meaningful ways – and I am more energized than ever about Imperative Care’s future and the profound impact we will continue to have on the field and patients with blood clot disorders. I am confident we will continue to sharpen our long-term strategy and operational capabilities to support our ambitious and transformative innovations to improve thrombectomy.”

Alpuche earned his Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration and Management from Delaware Valley University and serves on the university’s Board of Trustees. He is also a member of the board for Visby Medical and Exceptional Minds.

About Imperative Care, Inc.

Imperative Care is a commercial-stage medical technology company researching, developing and manufacturing connected innovations to elevate care for people affected by devastating vascular diseases such as stroke and pulmonary embolism. The company is focused on addressing specific gaps in treatment and care to make an impact across the entire patient journey. Imperative Care is based in Campbell, Calif. https://imperativecare.com.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Lara Lingenbrink
Imperative Care, Inc.
858-525-1414
llingenbrink@imperativecare.com

Investor Contact:
Phil Nalbone
Imperative Care, Inc.
pnalbone@imperativecare.com