Howard Kelly, Alma Lasers CEO, Resigns

Wed Nov 4, 2009 11:10am EST
 
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BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Alma Lasers Ltd. ("Alma"), a
leader in laser, light-based, radiofrequency and ultrasound aesthetic devices,
reported today that Howard Kelly has chosen to resign his position as Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately. Mr. Kelly has accepted a
position with another company outside the industry.

Avi Farbstein, interim General Manager of Alma North America, will manage the
day-to-day operations of Alma's North American business. Farbstein will be
joined by Yariv Matzliach, Executive Vice President of International Sales and
Marketing, in growing Alma's worldwide sales.  

"Howard has played an instrumental role in guiding Alma's growth," stated Dr.
Ziv Karni, CEO and President. "The Alma family will miss Howard and we wish
him all the best with his new venture." 

"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to take this opportunity to
affirm that this management change in no way impacts our strong on-going
commitment to the North American market," continued Karni. "We want to assure
our customer community that we will continue to provide the best products and
services in the industry, and continue to offer the same level of high quality
care they expect and deserve. The North American operation has the full
support of the entire corporate management team, and we will apply resources
as appropriate to grow and strengthen our leadership position in the
marketplace." 

About Alma Lasers
Alma Lasers(TM) is a global developer, manufacturer and provider of laser,
light-based, radiofrequency and ultrasound equipment for cosmetic and medical
applications. Alma Lasers' expertise lies in the winning combination of an
ability to innovate bringing unique new technologies to the global aesthetic
market, balanced by a strategic depth of clinical knowledge and industry
experience. Each day, thousands of plastic surgeons, dermatologists,
internists, and general physicians in 45 countries depend on Alma Lasers to
deliver visible results that improve lives. For more information visit
www.almalasers.com



SOURCE  Alma Lasers Ltd.

Alysa Hoffmeister of Alma Lasers Ltd., +1-224-377-2164,
alysa.hoffmeister@almalasers.com; or Lisa Kornblatt of SS | PR,
+1-847-415-9330, lkornblatt@sspr.com, for Alma Lasers Ltd.

 

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