CLARENCE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greatbatch, Inc. (NYSE:GB) today announced that Mr. Edward F. Voboril notified the Board of Directors of his intention to retire as Chairman of the Board, effective January 31, 2008. This retirement date is contemporaneous with Mr. Voboril’s current employment agreement. Mr. Voboril intends to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors through that date. Over the past 16 years, Mr. Voboril has served as Chief Executive Officer and as Chairman of the Board from 1990 and 1997, respectively. As previously announced, he transitioned his role as Chief Executive Officer to Thomas Hook in August 2006.
