ConvaTec Announces Robbie Heginbotham to Leadership Team

SKILLMAN, New Jersey, July 15, 2011 -

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 href="www.convatec.com/">www.convatec.com.

Contacts

Nimisha Savani
ConvaTec
+1-908-904-2522
href="mailto:mediarelations@convatec.com">mediarelations@convatec.com

.