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About Gentell

Founded by David Navazio in 1994, Gentell is now one of the fastest-growing wound care companies in the world.

Gentell provides high quality, affordable, patient-specific wound treatments to patients in over 4000 nursing homes, hospices, hospitals and other care settings across the USA. We employ clinical specialists who assist with treatment recommendations and provide education about the proper utilization of wound care products.

Our recent expansion into Europe, and the acquisitions of Derma Sciences Canada and First Water in the UK, represent our ongoing commitment to delivering cost-effective and innovative wound care solutions to clinical customers and OEM partners around the world.

Fast Facts

  • 1994

    The year we were founded by our current President and CEO, David Navazio.

  • > 800

    The number of people we employ aross 10 sites spanning US, Canada, Brazil, UK and Asia.

  • 15,000

    The number of wounds we’re responsible for managing every day.

  • Global Culture

    Putting patient care first, in everything we do, lies at the core of what we do worldwide.

  • Local Execution

    As we expand internationally, our plans, products and services are being adapted to suit the needs of each market.

  • 2022

    Acquisition of Derma Sciences Canada.

  • 2023

    UK offices established.

  • 2024

    Acquisition of First Water.

Our Culture and Core Values

At Gentell, we’re committed to fostering a work culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Our team members are valued for their unique skills, perspectives, and contributions, and we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

We encourage open communication, constructive feedback, and continuous learning and growth, and we believe in recognising and rewarding individual and team achievements.

Our work culture is characterised by a strong sense of purpose, a passion for delivering high-quality products and services, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the healthcare industry and the communities we serve.

Through our people, our products, and our services, we make it better.

As part of Gentell, First Water is positioned to become an even more powerful co-development and outsourced manufacturing partner for leading OEMs in the advanced wound care market.

Featured Team Members

  • Phil Andrews, VP Business Development

    Phil co-founded First Water in 2002, where he managed the R&D and commercial teams. He left in 2016 after the successful exit to Scapa Healthcare.

    He returns in 2024 to build out Gentell’s innovation and business development functions.

  • Steve Moore, VP Operations

    Steve joined First Water in 2023 following a successful career in operational and commercial roles, spanning several industries, including healthcare.

    He is a passionate team-builder and change master, ideally suited to orchestrating the site’s upcoming expansion.

  • Robin Goodwin - Business Development Manager

    Robin has been with the business - in its various forms - since the beginning.

    He uses his deep understanding of the company’s products, people and processes to support our growing customer base, directly and through the Gentell group.