MISSISSAUGA, ON--(MARKET WIRE)--Dec 11, 2008 -- HearAtLast Holdings Inc. (Other OTC:HRAL.PK - News) has appointed Mr. Marc Kealey as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr. Kealey is a successful business executive with extensive experience in corporate management, administration and governance. He is a principal with Freeman, Mandel & Milne Inc., a strategic counsel organization in Canada.
Mr. Kealey’s expertise is in healthcare strategy. He is well known for his efforts in drug plan reform in Canada and is an outspoken advocate for patients. Mr. Kealey was the former CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists’ Association and in recent years he has worked with several companies and has been a member of both private and publicly traded organizations. The Board of Directors of HearAtLast will confirm Marc’s appointment at an upcoming board meeting.
“I am very pleased to have been selected to lead HearAtLast in my new capacity as CEO,” said Mr. Kealey. “HearAtLast is well positioned for continued growth and success, with a promising future of expanding its Hearing Stores throughout North America.” Mr. Kealey succeeds outgoing CEO Matthew Sacco who will remain involved as Chairman and Director of the Company. Mr. Sacco will be working closely with Mr. Kealey to ensure a smooth transition with the Company.
HearAtlast President Robert J. Oswald is pleased to welcome Mr. Kealey as part of HearAtLast senior management team. “Marc’s network and vast experience in health care management and clear understanding of the Canadian healthcare system will benefit our future growth throughout North America,” stated Mr. Oswald.
About HearAtLast
HearAtLast Holdings, Inc. is a Nevada corporation that owns and operates its wholly-owned subsidiary. HearAtLast Inc., a chain of hearing stores specializing in the sale of digital hearing aids and testing services. The company develops, owns, and operates hearing aid clinics co-located within select Wal-Mart stores throughout Canada. HearAtLast facilities sell a selection of high quality brand name hearing aids and also offer complimentary screening tests, clinical hearing tests, high end earbuds and assistive listening devices. The Company’s mission is to consolidate the highly fragmented hearing services industry while providing unparalleled service to the estimated 30+ million hearing impaired individuals throughout North America. After a prescription is approved, the independent on-site audiologists and hearing aid practitioners at HearAtLast utilize a refined process to dispense the latest in Name Brand digital hearing aids.
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