CHATSWORTH, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IRIS International, Inc. (Nasdaq:IRIS), a leading manufacturer of automated in-vitro diagnostics systems and consumables for use in hospitals and commercial laboratories worldwide, and a provider of high value personalized diagnostics testing services through its CLIA certified molecular diagnostics laboratory, today announced that it has appointed Dr. Richard A. O'Leary to the newly created position of Corporate Vice President, Human Resources and Administration, effective February 14, 2011. Dr. O'Leary joins IRIS with some 27 years of senior executive human resources and corporate management experience, having served with such companies as Corning Incorporated, Cytometrics, Owens Corning, and Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G). Reporting directly to Cesar M. Garcia, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of IRIS, Dr. O'Leary will oversee all human resource functions for the Company's domestic and international operations with responsibility for the planning and implementation of key human resource initiatives, as well as improved integration across each of the Company's business units.
