Minneapolis, Mn., USA - Diamedica, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has appointed John Savage as the company's chief financial officer.<br /><br /><br />Mr. Savage has more than 17 years of experience working with publicly traded companies. Prior to joining Diamedica, he was director of corporate accounting at UnitedHealth Group, a diversified health care company, where he also was involved in the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance.<br /><br />Previously, Mr. Savage was with Best Buy and Golf Galaxy (acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods), where he held increasingly progressive responsibilities. He began his career with Deloitte & Touche LLP. He graduated with highest honours from the University of St. Thomas with a bachelor of arts degree in business administration.