Bilal Bazzi has been named Tend's first COO.
The dental startup launched in October 2019 and is now in 19 locations with over 600 team members, according to a Jan. 19 press release.
Before his new role at Tend, Mr. Bazzi worked at Banfield Pet Hospital as vice president of veterinary transformation. He has over two decades of experience in multisite healthcare operations.
Mr. Bazzi said: "Tend is completely redesigning the patient experience through technology and hospitality, while creating a first-in-class work environment for its team members. It's truly a once-in-a-lifetime company to be joining, and I cannot wait to dig in."