Ferretti named CEO of Blood Bank of Delaware

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John Ferretti,  immediate past Chairman of the Board of Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD), Newark, has been chosen to lead the organization as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. 

The announcement was made  by the board’s Vice Chair, Michael Franklin, CEO of Atlantic General Hospital in Maryland.

“Following an extensive search for a new leader, we found the most qualified candidate was already part of the team overseeing the organization,” said Franklin.  “John has the ability, knowledge and expertise to continue to guide the Blood Bank of Delmarva’s transformation into the future.” 

Ferretti replaces Roy Roper, who announced last September his intentions to retire at the end of March.

John brings to the position over 25 years of executive and entrepreneurial leadership experience. He is known for his ability to identify and spearhead profitable business opportunities, transform operational processes, and secure capital for manufacturing and technology companies. 

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He was CEO of Foxfire Printing,  Newark. The company that was later sold. 

“I look forward to working with the BBD team and serving our Delmarva Community,” said Ferretti. 

In addition to his work with BBD, John serves on the boards of the Visiting Nurses Association of Christiana Care Health System and the ARC Angel Fund.  He received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University and his MBA from Monmouth College in New Jersey.

Ferretti will officially begin his duties as President and CEO at BBD on April 1.

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