SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 1, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Medicis (NYSE:MRX) today announced the promotions of Mark A. Prygocki to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Vincent Ippolito to Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, and Richard D. Peterson to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. These promotions follow the departure of Richard Havens who has, until now, served as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Mr. Havens will be leaving Medicis as a first step towards his eventual retirement. Mr. Havens has agreed to act in a consultancy capacity exclusively to Medicis at an agreed upon hourly rate, and will assist primarily with strategic initiatives and business development activities.
