ConvaTec Announces Robbie Heginbotham to Leadership Team

SKILLMAN, New Jersey, July 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, today announced the appointment of Robbie Heginbotham to its Executive Committee.

Heginbotham, Senior Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain, assumed the role on an interim basis in January of this year. In his permanent position, he will continue to focus on developing best-in-class quality and service initiatives while overseeing the operational effectiveness of the global manufacturing processes and network.

Heginbotham, who has been with the company for 40 years, has held positions in supply chain management, manufacturing and lean acceleration. Prior to assuming his interim position, he was instrumental in establishing the ConvaTec Wound Care Center of Excellence in Deeside, UK.

"I am pleased to welcome Robbie into this permanent position on our Executive Committee," stated David Johnson, CEO ConvaTec. "His strong team leadership and consistent delivery of quality products and business results make him a valuable asset to our leadership team."

About ConvaTec

ConvaTec is a leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies that have helped improve the lives of millions of people worldwide. With four key focus areas - Ostomy Care, Wound Therapeutics, Continence and Critical Care, and Infusion Devices - ConvaTec products support healthcare professionals from the hospital to the community health setting. For more information, please visit http://www.convatec.com.

Contacts

Nimisha Savani
ConvaTec
+1-908-904-2522
mediarelations@convatec.com