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LONG BEACH, Calif., July 25, 2006– Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (Obagi), the
market leader in specialty skin health systems, announced today that Rick
Kozloski has agreed to join the company as Executive Director, Therapeutic
Dermatology Division, reporting to President and CEO, Steve Carlson. In this
role, Mr. Kozloski will provide strategic direction for the execution of Obagi’s
expansive development programs, focused on strengthening the company’s position
in treating major skin diseases and disorders.
“Mr. Kozloski brings years of insight and a wealth of knowledge in the
dermatology and medical aesthetics markets” said Carlson. “His skills are well
suited to creating and executing new strategies and opportunities that support
our Penetrating Therapeutics™ technologies with science based clinical
studies.”
“Obagi has reached a critical point in its evolution and I am excited by the
opportunity of guiding the introduction of a rich pipeline of therapeutically
unique products to the dermatology world” said Kozloski. “Just as importantly,
I will be working with a dedicated, creative, and experienced management team at
a pivotal time in the company’s history.”
Mr. Kozloski joins Obagi with over 15 years of experience at Allergan, Inc.
(NYSE: AGN), where he held a variety of sales, marketing and strategic
management positions. During his tenure at Allergan, he developed highly
successful strategic marketing campaigns for Allergan’s dermatology and medical
aesthetics products including BOTOX® and Tazorac®. Mr. Kozloski received his BS
in Finance and Economics from Pennsylvania State University.
About Obagi Medical Products, Inc.
Obagi develops and commercializes skin health products for the dermatology,
plastic surgery and related Aesthetic markets. Using its Penetrating
Therapeutics™ technologies, Obagi’s products are designed to improve penetration
of agents across the skin barrier for common skin disorders in adult skin such
as chloasma, melasma, senile letigines, acne vulgaris and sun damage. Obagi
launched its first skincare system, Obagi-Nu-Derm System, in 1988; and in 2004
launched the first and only prescription strength Vitamin C and hydroquinone
system, Obagi-C Rx System. Obagi System products are only available through
physicians, primarily Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons, Medical Spas and
other Skin Care Specialists. For more information please visit www.obagi.com.
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