Profusa appoints Peter O'Rourke as lead independent director, Fred Knechtel as CFO

Profusa, Inc.

Peter O'Rourke, former Acting U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, joins board as lead independent director.
Fred Knechtel named CFO; previously led finance at Northrop Grumman, Stanley Black & Decker, DuPont.
Appointments effective upon close of business combination with NorthView Acquisition Corp (NVAC).
O'Rourke oversaw 1,300 VA facilities serving 9 million+ veterans; brings large-scale healthcare experience.
Knechtel has guided life-sciences and industrial companies through IPOs, M&A, and capital restructuring.

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