Fertility Chain Kindbody Says Founder Bartasi Leaving as CEO (1)

Gina Bartasi, the founder of the New York-based fertility chain Kindbody, is stepping down from her role as chief executive officer.

Bartasi, who created the company in August 2018, will transition out of the startup “over the next couple of months,” according to the firm’s website. A newly created “office of the CEO” that includes President Gina Bruzzichesi, Chief Financial Officer Scott Bruckner and Chief Business Officer Shilpa Patel will manage operations, Kindbody said. Board member Linda Mintz is also assuming the role of chairperson as part of the changes.

Kindbody has seen its valuation decline from ...