ConvaTec announces appointments in the leadership of the region Asia-Pacific.

Skillman, New Jersey, August 17, 2011- / PRNewswire / – ConvaTec, a world leader in the development and marketing of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, today announced the appointments of Charles Cerminara and James Moran to positions of leadership in region Asia-Pacific.

Cerminara has been appointed as Vice President and general manager, greater China, a newly created post to ensure a proper focus on the growth of the Chinese market and resources across China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Cerminara, who has been working on ConvaTec for 24 years, served most recently as Vice President and general manager in Japanwhere he helped lead an important growth during the past four years.

Moran has been appointed as Vice President and general manager in Japan, filling the vacancy created by the transfer of Cerminara to greater China. Moran has been working on ConvaTec for nine years, he is currently Vice President of Global Marketing in care of stomata. Previously, Moran was in charge of the commercialization of care of stomata for the American Organization of ConvaTec.

“Emerging markets, including China, are a priority for ConvaTec as we seek to accelerate growth across our global business”, said Nino Pionati, President of ConvaTec Intercontinental. “Under the dynamic leadership of Chuck, are confident that the strategic alignment of our resources across greater China will enable us to quickly build concerning the infrastructure we have set up in all the region are pleased to have an experienced Executive of the calibre of Jim to continue our growth trajectory in Japan.”

About ConvaTec

ConvaTec is a leader in the development and marketing of innovative medical technologies that have helped improve the lives of millions of people in the world. With four key areas of expertise – care of stomata, infusion devices – and therapy of wounds, continence, and intensive care, ConvaTec products support professionals of the field hospital and community health.