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Bernafon, LLC Names New Chief Operating Officer and President

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Somerset, NJ, October 15, 2007 - Bernafon, a leading developer of innovative hearing solutions, announced today that Joseph Lugara has been named the new Chief Operating Officer and President for Bernafon, LLC (USA). Effective immediately, Mr. Lugara will be responsible for business execution, financial results, operational performance, and the overall development and growth strategy for Bernafon, LLC.

Mr. Lugara will report to Erich Spahr, Global CEO and President, Bernafon AG. "We have an ambitious strategic plan for the growth of Bernafon-US. We look to Joe's experience and deep understanding of the US market and customers to help attain the scale of business that we believe Bernafon, LLC is capable of achieving," says Spahr.

"We are incredibly fortunate to have found someone with Joe Lugara's extensive industry knowledge and successful executive managerial background," says Tony Sulsona, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Bernafon, LLC. "His leadership and managerial prowess will serve us well as we continue to expand our US market share."

Prior to joining Bernafon Joe worked for Siemens Hearing Instruments for the past 22 years and most recently served as their Vice President of Sales and Vice President of Major Accounts.

Mr. Lugara stated, "With its exciting new product portfolio, smart marketing and commitment to delivering customer satisfaction, Bernafon is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in our industry. I am very pleased to have joined the company at this time and look forward to introducing Bernafon's innovative technology to new partners and customers."

About Bernafon

For 60 years, Bernafon has been a leader in the development of solutions for hearing impairment. During this time, Bernafon has achieved status as a global player, consistently using new technological advances to develop innovative hearing systems. With its headquarters in Bern, Switzerland Bernafon is represented in 45 countries around the world with company owned offices and distributors. Our team of over 500 dedicated employees all strive to achieve our corporate mission of helping people to hear and communicate better.

For more information about Bernafon contact us 888-941-4203 or visit us on the web at www.bernafon-us.com Additional information can be found on the Bernafon Web Channel at Audiology Online.
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