ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Joseph F. Dooley, whose credentials include senior leadership positions at Duracell, The Gillette Company, and their parent, The Procter & Gamble Company, has joined the Board of Directors of Carestream Health, Inc.

Carestream Health is a world leader in medical and dental imaging and information technology products, molecular imaging systems and non-destructive testing products.

Dooley, who retired in 2007 to become a private investor, held progressively more responsible positions in both Duracell and Gillette after earning a B.S. degree from Husson College in 1975. Dooley most recently served as President of Duracell and as Chairman of China-based Nanfu Battery Company, which Duracell acquired in 2003. Duracell is the world's leading producer of high-performance alkaline batteries.
In a previous role, Dooley served as President of Duracell Canada, during the time of Gillette's acquisition of Duracell in 1997. He later became President of Gillette North America, where he worked on a range of iconic brands for this renowned manufacturer and marketer of consumer grooming and oral care products.

"Joe's international experience and his experience leading companies through acquisitions and divestitures will be invaluable as we build and grow our newly independent company," said Kevin J. Hobert, Chief Executive Officer of Carestream Health.

Robert M. Le Blanc, Chairman of Carestream Health's Board of Directors, noted: "The appointment of someone with Joe's global operating experience will provide great value to our company. We are delighted that he has agreed to join our Board."

Dooley has served on the boards of the Retail Industry Leaders Association and the Students in Free Enterprise. He also has served as an associate board member of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores' Leadership Council and as a member of the Industry Affairs Council of the Grocery Manufacturers Association.

With the addition of Dooley, Carestream Health's Board of Directors now has seven members. The other members are: Robert M. Haft, Chairman, MainStreet Lender, a direct national commercial lender; Kevin J. Hobert, Carestream Health's CEO; James T. Kelly, a private investor, who previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincare Holdings Inc., a provider of in-home respiratory care, infusion therapy and medical equipment; Board Chairman Robert Le Blanc, who is a Managing Director of Onex Corporation (TSX: OCX.TO), one of Canada's largest corporations with operating companies in the global services, manufacturing and technology industries; Michael C. Pomeroy, Chief Financial Officer of Carestream Health; and Eliot L. Siegel, M.D., Professor and Vice Chair, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Siegel also serves as Chief of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine for the Veterans Affairs Maryland Healthcare System.

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