Hologic Names Robert W. McMahon Chief Financial Officer

BEDFORD, Mass., May 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hologic, Inc. (Hologic or the Company) (NASDAQ: HOLX), a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems and surgical products, with an emphasis on serving the healthcare needs of women, today announced that Robert W. McMahon has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective May 26, 2014.

Mr. McMahon joins Hologic with more than 20 years of financial leadership experience. He previously held a number of senior positions at Johnson & Johnson, most recently serving as Worldwide Vice President of Finance and Business Development for the Ortho Clinical Diagnostics group.

Mr. McMahon succeeds Glenn Muir, who is retiring as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, as previously announced on March 14, 2014. Mr. Muir will remain with the Company through November 30, 2014 to help ensure a smooth transition.

"Bob has an established track record leading global finance organizations and he will significantly strengthen our executive team," said Stephen MacMillan, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Bob's strong operational experience will play an important role as we are repositioning our organization to focus on organic growth via stronger executional discipline. We are building a winning team and Bob brings core skills and leadership capabilities that will help improve our performance."

Hologic also announced today that it has appointed Peter J. Valenti III as Division President, Breast Health, effective May 26, 2014. Mr. Valenti joins Hologic with nearly 30 years of sales, brand and product management experience, including 20 years focused on healthcare products. Mr. Valenti will also have overall responsibility for the Company's Skeletal Health division.

"Peter is a welcomed addition to the team as part of the new leadership structure," said Stephen MacMillan. "Our enhanced senior leadership team is squarely focused on accelerating organic growth, improving our operating and financial performance, and continuing to deliver the best solutions for our customers. Peter's track record of accelerating growth in businesses combined with his strong marketing background will be an important addition to our organization." 

About Robert W. McMahon:

Robert W. McMahon is a proven business executive with a demonstrated track record of success. An industry veteran with more than 20 years of healthcare finance experience, Mr. McMahon worked at Johnson & Johnson from 1993 to 2014, in executive finance roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, he served as the Worldwide Vice President, Finance and Business Development, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics for Johnson & Johnson. In this position, he was responsible for the financial leadership and oversight of a $1.9 billion business. From 2006 to 2011, he served as Vice President, Finance, Consumer Group and from 2004 to 2006 he served as Vice President, Finance, Networking & Computing Services. He is a Certified Management Accountant and holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida. 

About Peter J. Valenti III:

Peter J. Valenti III is a seasoned industry veteran with nearly 30 years of sales, brand and product management experience, including 20 years focused on healthcare products. His track record includes successful turnarounds of global businesses and establishing and executing on portfolio strategies that helped maximize growth. Most recently, Mr. Valenti was a Principal at The New England Consulting Group where he served as a consultant to numerous healthcare companies, including Bausch + Lomb Inc., a role he assumed following his four-year tenure in the North American and Global President roles of Bausch + Lomb's Vision Care business. Prior to these roles, Mr. Valenti was the General Manager, U.S. Region for Covidien's Surgical Devices business. Previously, Mr. Valenti spent 12 years with Johnson & Johnson and held positions of increasing responsibility including Vice President, Global Franchise for the Vistakon business and Executive Director, Women's Health for Johnson & Johnson's Personal Products business. He began his career at Procter & Gamble. He received a Masters of Business Administration from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.

About Hologic, Inc.:

Hologic, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products, with an emphasis on serving the healthcare needs of women. The Company operates four core business units focused on breast health, diagnostics, GYN surgical and skeletal health. With a comprehensive suite of technologies and a robust research and development program, Hologic is committed to improving lives. The Company is headquartered in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.hologic.com.

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