SYNMED® - Key Persons


Abdou Chalah

Job Titles:
  • Engineer
  • VICE PRESIDENT of INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
With nearly 30 years of experience, Abdou joined SynMed® as an engineer over ten years ago and directs our Technical Support Teams and R&D efforts. Brilliant and creative, he is very dedicated to Synergy and enjoys making a positive impact on people's health through his work. He believes in following through on commitments and respecting others, and in his free time enjoys music, fishing and playing volleyball and soccer.

Don Chandler

Job Titles:
  • VICE PRESIDENT of PRODUCTION, ENGINEERING & PROCUREMENT
Don has worked in high tech production and engineering environments for over 30 years, and joined the SynMed team in 2016. In this role, Don oversaw the modernizing of our production processes and a transition to lean manufacturing. He enjoys both the people and cutting-edge technology at Synergy Medical. Don is a straight-talking, honest leader who cares for a stable of horses in his free time.

Jean Boutin

Job Titles:
  • Visionary President & Founder

Samantha Cockburn

Job Titles:
  • PLATFORM LEADER
Samantha joined the SynMed team in 2016. With 15 years of experience within the pharmacy industry, she represents the SynMed business in aligning with the broader objectives of Parata and Becton Dickinson (BD). She ensures that things run smoothly at the SynMed site, and is responsible for the commercial, marketing and product development strategy to meet our customers' needs.