+70
°
F
+74°
+58°
Niagara Falls
Thursday, 16
See 7-Day Forecast
Featured News - Current News - Archived News - News Categories
Press release
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the unanimous appointment of Mel Passarelli, J.D./M.B.A., to its board of directors.
Passarelli, who grew up on Grand Island, brings more than four decades of leadership experience as a board chairman, CEO and strategic adviser across global healthcare and technology organizations. His career includes leading multiple corporate turnarounds and scaling companies to successful exits. As his resume notes, Passarelli has “a track record of driving transformational growth, leading turnarounds, and scaling software companies to successful exits,” reflecting the depth of expertise he brings to NFMMC.
He has served in senior executive roles at international software companies, including guiding Attunity from near bankruptcy to a NASDAQ listing and its $563 million acquisition. He currently serves on several boards, including 3AM Innovations, Launch NY, HelixIntel and EagleHawk. His experience spans global markets, where he has “built and led global teams, expanded go‑to‑market strategies, and navigated complex cross‑border operations.”
Passarelli holds a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School and an M.B.A. from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
“We are honored to welcome Mel to the NFMMC board,” CEO Joseph Ruffolo said. “His strategic insight, governance experience, and deep commitment to organizational growth will be invaluable as we continue advancing healthcare for our community.”
Passarelli will begin his board service immediately.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
