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About Gentell

Founded in the United States by CEO David Navazio in 1994, Gentell is a global healthcare leader focused on wound care and related products and services.

Gentell provides high quality, affordable, patient-specific wound treatments to patients in over 5000 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 global expansion - with six manufacturing plants on five continents - represents 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.

  • > 1000

    The number of people we employ
    around the globe.

  • 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 and Gentell Nutritional Services.

  • 2025

    Acquisition of ManukaMed and Casex, our manufacturing plants in New Zealand and Latin America, respectively.

  • 2026

    Acquisition of Innovative Supply Group and expansion of Gentell Nutritional Services.

  • 2026

    Acquisition of First Honey.

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.