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| AALEN/Germany, 15.10.2009. Michael Hoffmann (48) has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Carl Zeiss Vision, the world’s number two in the eyeglass lens market, effective December 1, 2009. “The advisory board and shareholders are very pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Hoffmann as CEO of Carl Zeiss Vision. He joins us from Hewlett-Packard, where he held a number of key positions over a period of more than 20 years. We are delighted to welcome such an experienced top international manager, who will lead Carl Zeiss Vision successfully in a highly dynamic market,” says Arne Frank, chairman of the advisory board and interim CEO since February 2009. Headquartered in Aalen (Germany), Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH has a strong presence in all important markets in Europe, the United States, Asia, and Australia. Stakeholders in Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH with equal shares are Carl Zeiss AG, a leading group in the optical and opto-electronic industry, and private equity company EQT via its EQT III fund. Michael Hoffmann, who has German as well as Columbian roots, worked at Hewlett-Packard in several leadership positions. Prior to his current responsibility as Senior Vice President & General Manager Worldwide Graphics Solutions Business Michael Hoffmann served successfully as Senior Vice President for HP's Imaging and Printing Business in Asia-Pacific and Europe, Middle East and Africa. Michael Hoffmann holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Saarbrücken, Germany. “I look forward to further strengthening Carl Zeiss Vision’s position as a global leader in eyeglass lenses and vision solutions together with my management team and all our employees in over 50 countries,” says Michael Hoffmann. “Carl Zeiss Vision has an unmatched position of product innovation and unique business solutions, combined with strong brands, which will enable us to gain additional market share.” After handing over the interim CEO’s duties, Arne Frank will focus on his function as chairman of the advisory board, continuing to support Carl Zeiss Vision’s promising future development. Frank Fleck Vice President Corporate Marketing Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH Phone: +49 7361 5578-1280 Fax: +49 7361 5578-1312 E-Mail: 
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