09.07.23
Ideal Image, a top medical aesthetics provider in North America, has appointed Tara Margarella, D.O., as chief medical officer (CMO).
An accomplished physician and senior aesthetics and wellness industry professional, Dr. Margarella has significant experience in practice development, global medical and regulatory strategy direction, customer success initiatives and go-to-market strategies. In her new role, she will lead Ideal Image’s innovation pipeline and medical team, reporting directly to CEO Sharon Leite.
“As a cosmetic surgeon and former medical affairs director at both well established and early-stage aesthetics companies, Tara has a deep understanding of the needs of both healthcare providers and patients,” said Leite. “Her experience supporting fast-growth aesthetics product companies will be invaluable as we cement our position as an industry innovator and expand our portfolio of products and services to offer a best-in-class customer experience.”
As CMO, Dr. Margarella will lead Ideal Image’s medical board, overseeing the company’s medical affairs and medical operations education teams. She will also identify and assess innovative treatments and products for Ideal Image to add to its service portfolio to give customers more options as the company continues to transform the aesthetics, beauty and wellness consumer experience.
“Ideal Image is reimagining the beauty, aesthetics and wellness spaces and I’m thrilled to join the Executive Leadership team at such an exciting time,” said Dr. Margarella. “By harnessing innovation across our aesthetics treatments and services, we will continue to deliver an unmatched and personalized experience to every Ideal Image customer.”