Experienced Aesthetics Industry Executives To Expand Markets and Product
Offerings
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Coapt Systems Inc.
announced today the appointments of David Barella as Senior Vice President,
Global Marketing and Sales, and Bader Bellahsene, PhD, as Vice President,
Research, Development and Manufacturing.
"I am very pleased that Dave and Bader have joined our executive
management team at Coapt. They each have over twenty years of medical
device experience, with a deep, broad level of expertise in the global
aesthetic marketplace. Their proven track records, strategic leadership and
industry knowledge will be invaluable to us as we continue our growth into
new technologies, including non-invasive opportunities," commented Laureen
DeBuono, President and Chief Executive Officer of Coapt Systems. "Together,
we will more deeply penetrate the market with our core products, build the
technology platform, and expand our business into new markets."
Coapt Systems, founded by a practicing plastic surgeon, develops and
markets facial rejuvenation products based on novel technology that
produces natural results, reduced recovery time and increased economic
value when compared to traditional facelift procedures. In addition, the
Company received FDA clearance this year to market a new injectable vocal
fold filler, Novielle Voice(TM), which will be launched September 21, 2008.
"Coapt Systems is seen as a leader in facial aesthetic surgery and I am
thrilled to be a part of this executive team," said Barella. "This is an
exciting time for Coapt as we demonstrate continued market leadership and
work to advance our innovations to offer cost-effective aesthetic
procedures in the anti-aging market." Barella added, "Coapt provides value
and unmatched options in the aesthetics marketplace. This leading-edge
technology helps surgeons deliver natural looking facial aesthetic results,
with a more rapid recovery, for women and men."
"This Company has a compelling new technology platform and our team is
committed to the science and innovation required to bring these to market,"
says Bellahsene. "It is a natural progression for Coapt to grow beyond its
expertise in bioabsorbable implants. As such, I am confident we will
continue to deliver world class, next generation products to the aesthetic
market."
Mr. Barella is a global sales and marketing executive with a thirty
year record of outstanding sales growth, market share gain and
profitability for Fortune-500, as well as privately-held medical device
companies. Prior to joining Coapt, Barella was the Executive Vice
President, International Sales and Marketing for MediCor Ltd. Integrating
international subsidiaries, Eurosilicone and Nagor, Barella led these
combined entities to become the #3 market leader in breast, facial and body
aesthetic implants outside the United States. Barella began his aesthetics
career as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing for the
McGhan Medical Division of INAMED (acquired by Allergan). He initiated the
first successfully commercial, direct-to-consumer marketing programs for
breast implants and dermal fillers and was instrumental in leading INAMED
to become the worldwide leader in facial and body implants.
Dr. Bellahsene has a proven track record of developing best-in-class
products with nearly twenty years experience in biomedical device research,
design and development. Prior to Coapt Systems, Dr. Bellahsene was Vice
President of Research and Development at Thermage, advancing their
technology and developing a number of products for this leader in
non-invasive procedures to tighten and contour skin. Dr. Bellahsene has
also held various technical leadership positions at companies including
Somnus Medical, Stryker Corporation, BCI International, and Polysens. He
holds several U.S. and international patents, and is the author of numerous
scientific publications and book chapters.
About Coapt Systems
Coapt Systems Inc. designs, develops and markets innovative
bioabsorbable products for facial rejuvenation procedures in aesthetic and
reconstructive markets. The Company's product lineup includes the ENDOTINE
Forehead, Ultratine, Midface ST, Midface B, TransBleph, Triple, Ribbon and
SurgiWire devices. Coapt Systems is privately-held and headquartered in
Palo Alto, California. For more information, please visit
http://www.coaptsystems.com.
SOURCE Coapt Systems Inc.
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http://www.coaptsystems.com
CONTACT:
Roann Jezowski, Global Marketing
Communications Manager of Coapt Systems Inc., +1-650-461-7675,
rjezowski@coaptsystems.com
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