Healthcare technology veteran brings extensive product leadership experience

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (November 25, 2025) – Swisslog Healthcare, a leading supplier of transport and pharmacy automation solutions, announces the appointment of Maria Garces as Vice President of Product Management. Garces brings deep experience in global product management, strategy, and business development across healthcare and technology sectors. In her new role, Garces will lead product management initiatives, develop strategic roadmaps, and drive innovation across Swisslog Healthcare’s portfolio of solutions.

“Maria’s appointment reflects our commitment to developing solutions that directly address the evolving needs of healthcare providers,” said Cory Kwarta, CEO of Swisslog Healthcare. “Her expertise will help us create technology that enables hospitals to enhance patient care through more efficient medication management and delivery systems, ultimately improving outcomes across the continuum of care.”

Throughout her career, Garces has successfully led global product portfolios, introduced new go-to-market models, and guided product transitions through periods of transformation and growth. She joins the company from Omnicell, where she served as Product Management Director for their EnlivenHealth Division, delivering a successful SaaS clinical product launch and achieving a 20% increase in product margins. Garces brings extensive experience in channel development, product roadmaps, and growth strategies within the healthcare and retail pharmacy sector. She will bring her background to the Swisslog Healthcare portfolio management and continue to drive customer centricity across the globe.

“Healthcare providers face real challenges in medication management that directly impact patient care,” said Maria Garces, Vice President of Product Management at Swisslog Healthcare. “Our job is to make sure our products solve those problems in practical ways. When we get pharmacy automation right, clinicians spend less time on logistics and more time with patients.”

In addition to her professional achievements, Garces has taught graduate courses in product management as an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and enjoys mentoring emerging product managers. Garces is fluent in English and Spanish and proficient in Italian, supporting the company’s global operations.

The company also announced that Michael Palone will transition to a new role as Pharmacy Affairs Executive, where he will serve as Subject Matter Expert and Ambassador for Swisslog Healthcare in key customer engagements, industry events, and academic collaborations.