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‘This is a Great Business’ Quidel’s Mike Abney on medical distribution, leadership, and mentoring the next generation of sales reps. By Pete Mercer
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In a recent episode of Repertoire’s podcast Road Warriors and Their
Breaking into the industry
Untold Stories, Mike Abney spoke with Repertoire publisher Scott Adams about his career, the mentors he’s worked with over the years, and the state of the healthcare industry. Abney is the Senior Vice President of North America Sales & Distribution for Quidel, where he’s worked since 2015. Abney is also a recipient of the 2021 John F. Sasen Leadership Award from HIDA. The John F. Sasen Leadership Award recognizes exceptional individuals who demonstrate the qualities of leadership, commitment, and service that made John Sasen an icon in the industry.
Abney started out at PSS World Medical, Inc., in 1989, helping the company move into its first big Jacksonville warehouse. He intended to work for a bank but was encouraged by Pat Kelly to come and join PSS, starting out in the warehouse. In the ’90s, Abney ran operations with
April 2022
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