Oxis International Adds Senior Marketing and Product Innovation Executive to Management Team
Oxis International Inc.
06.01.2012 10:00
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Addition of Suzy Couturier to Oxis Senior Executive Team Opens Door to Rapid
Development and Introduction of New Ergothioneine Based Products Into the
Natural Skin Care and Dietary Supplement Sectors
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., 2012-01-06 10:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Oxis International Inc. (OTCBB:OXIS) (Euronext:OXI.PA) today announced Suzy
Couturier has joined the senior management team as Vice President of Marketing.
Suzy is a marketing strategist with extensive business management experience.
She has developed and led successful teams at DuPont, Pfizer, Inamed and
Allergan. Her 20 year career has been focused on building and reviving brand
value in both the consumer and professional market segments, including highly
successful Juvederm(tm). Most recently, Suzy successfully spearheaded the
reintroduction of silicone breast implants in the US and also actively
participated in the development and launch of ProjectBeauty.com, the Plastic
Surgery proprietary consumer website and The Plastic Surgery Channel.com.
David Saloff, CEO of Oxis stated, 'We are extremely excited and honored to
welcome Suzy Couturier to Oxis. The addition of Ms. Couturier to the Oxis team
now completes the management reorganization, resulting in a world class team of
experienced and capable managers who will now move ahead rapidly to establish
Oxis in a leadership role in the rapidly growing global market for health and
wellness products.'
'Ms. Couturier's international experience and language skills add further
strength to our global business development strategy,' Mr. Saloff added.
'Oxis has previously introduced a clinically proven Ergothioneine-based product
for joint health under the ERGOFLEX brand, which will continue to be offered in
an increasingly broad range of direct to consumer and retail outlets. The
development of additional ERGO based products with aggressive go-to-market
strategies in both the dietary supplement and personal care markets will
certainly be expedited and enhanced with Ms. Couturier driving the process,'
Mr. Saloff concluded.
Oxis International, Inc. is engaged in the research, development and
distribution of 'natural' products, including dietary supplements, personal
care products, functional foods and functional beverages that counteract the
harmful effects of physiological stress and aging.
Oxis International, 468 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills Ca. 90210 - Phone
424-248 2300.
CONTACT: David Saloff - CEO 424-248 2300
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Oxis International Inc.
06.01.2012 10:00
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Addition of Suzy Couturier to Oxis Senior Executive Team Opens Door to Rapid
Development and Introduction of New Ergothioneine Based Products Into the
Natural Skin Care and Dietary Supplement Sectors
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., 2012-01-06 10:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Oxis International Inc. (OTCBB:OXIS) (Euronext:OXI.PA) today announced Suzy
Couturier has joined the senior management team as Vice President of Marketing.
Suzy is a marketing strategist with extensive business management experience.
She has developed and led successful teams at DuPont, Pfizer, Inamed and
Allergan. Her 20 year career has been focused on building and reviving brand
value in both the consumer and professional market segments, including highly
successful Juvederm(tm). Most recently, Suzy successfully spearheaded the
reintroduction of silicone breast implants in the US and also actively
participated in the development and launch of ProjectBeauty.com, the Plastic
Surgery proprietary consumer website and The Plastic Surgery Channel.com.
David Saloff, CEO of Oxis stated, 'We are extremely excited and honored to
welcome Suzy Couturier to Oxis. The addition of Ms. Couturier to the Oxis team
now completes the management reorganization, resulting in a world class team of
experienced and capable managers who will now move ahead rapidly to establish
Oxis in a leadership role in the rapidly growing global market for health and
wellness products.'
'Ms. Couturier's international experience and language skills add further
strength to our global business development strategy,' Mr. Saloff added.
'Oxis has previously introduced a clinically proven Ergothioneine-based product
for joint health under the ERGOFLEX brand, which will continue to be offered in
an increasingly broad range of direct to consumer and retail outlets. The
development of additional ERGO based products with aggressive go-to-market
strategies in both the dietary supplement and personal care markets will
certainly be expedited and enhanced with Ms. Couturier driving the process,'
Mr. Saloff concluded.
Oxis International, Inc. is engaged in the research, development and
distribution of 'natural' products, including dietary supplements, personal
care products, functional foods and functional beverages that counteract the
harmful effects of physiological stress and aging.
Oxis International, 468 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills Ca. 90210 - Phone
424-248 2300.
CONTACT: David Saloff - CEO 424-248 2300
News Source: NASDAQ OMX
06.01.2012 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP -
a company of EquityStory AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements,
Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.
Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de
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Language: English
Company: Oxis International Inc.
United States
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Internet:
ISIN: US6918294025
WKN:
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