Aerolase Hires Prominent Laser Sales Executive as VP Sales to Accelerate Expansion

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Oct 13, 2016, 06:00 ET

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Oct 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerolase Corp., developer and manufacturer of breakthrough aesthetic and dermatology lasers, announced that Bill Kelley has joined the company, continuing a successful career spanning sales leadership positions at Cynosure, Palomar, Candela and other major laser companies.

"Bill is an ideal choice for VP of U.S. Sales, and will focus on building out our salesforce to widen the footprint of Aerolase. Now is the time to do that, as the many superiorities of Aerolase' technology and product have been validated by Key Opinion Leaders and delighted laser practitioners around the world," said Aerolase CEO Pavel Efremkin, PhD. "He also brings a wealth of relationships and expertise to further our penetration of large group practices and medical spa chains," Efremkin added.

"I was attracted to Aerolase because its products bring unique clinical innovations and translate to the highest ROI for the laser practitioner I have seen in my many years in aesthetic lasers. Even practices with many lasers and devices are going to want and need Aerolase," said Kelley. "It's exciting to help advance the field of aesthetics and dermatology through the Aerolase combination of unparalleled efficacy and safety in many challenging applications – including severe acne and treating skin of color and tanned light skin – along with the truly portable device platform, all at a surprisingly affordable price," added Kelley.

Mr. Kelley was VP Sales at Cynosure for EMEA 2013-2016, prior to which he held a similar position at Palomar for five years before it was acquired by Cynosure in 2013. He has had 30 years of experience in the laser industry including fifteen years as VP of Sales and Service at Candela before its acquisition by Syneron.

About Aerolase:

Aerolase is the developer and sole provider of high power portable dermatology lasers for aesthetic and medical applications. The company has sold lasers in 32 countries achieving dominant market share in some countries and regions. Aerolase was ranked as the #1 Hair Removal Laser for 2016, and in the "Top 10 Laser Companies" for 2015, by Dermascope/Aesthetic International Association and by the memberships of Aesthetic Everything™, respectively. In summer of 2016 Aerolase was put on display in the Nestlé Skin Health SHIELD Global Innovation Center in New York City.