PITTSBURGH, Pa., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mylan Laboratories Inc. (NYSE: MYL - News) today announced the appointment of Gregory L. Sheldon as Global Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective October 15, 2007. Mr. Sheldon brings over 25 years of experience in developing and executing information technology strategy, systems and processes in the pharmaceutical, consumer products, and business services industries.