Dr. Klemens Schulz Appointed CPO of the L&R Corporate Group

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RENGSDORF, Germany and VIENNA, Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

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Lohmann & Rauscher International GmbH & Co. KG (L&R Group) is a leading

international supplier of medical devices and hygiene products. With more than

5,000 employees worldwide and 49 subsidiaries and shareholdings, L&R is

represented in all important markets around the world and will realize a

revenue of more than 650 million euros in 2018.

The Advisory Board of the L&R Group hereby announces that Dr. Klemens Schulz

has been appointed additional Executive Officer of the L&R Group with effect

from 1 January 2019 by unanimous decision of the Advisory Board. As CPO (Chief

Portfolio Officer), Dr. Schulz will assume responsibility for the Group's

global portfolio and marketing management. A position newly anchored in the

management board.

Dr. Schulz has been working in a managerial function within the L&R Group since

2012 and, due to his many years of experience in the areas of pharmaceuticals

and medical devices, brings to the table all the required expertise to fulfill

his new role.

Wolfgang Süssle, CEO of the L&R Group: "As a preferred solution provider and

reliable partner in the fields of medicine, patient care and hygiene, L&R has

been able to implement a consistent growth and internationalisation strategy in

recent years. A key factor for this success is our innovative range of products

and solutions. We are delighted to continue along this successful path together

with Dr. Schulz."

"Supported by a focused innovation strategy, L&R has successfully established

itself as a global player in the healthcare market. I look forward to

continuing the Group's successful growth strategy in portfolio management and

marketing in close cooperation with the entire management board," Dr. Klemens

Schulz commented.

Sabrina Klein

Sabrina.Klein@at.LRmed.com

+43-1-57670-386

http://www.lohmann-rauscher.com

Source: Lohmann & Rauscher