HAWTHORNE, N.Y., April 10, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ("Taro," the "Company") (Pink Sheets:TAROF) announced today that Ron Kolker, C.P.A., has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company and of the Company's U.S. subsidiary, Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. ("Taro USA").
Mr. Kolker joined Taro in 1994 and has held a number of roles in finance at the Company with increasing responsibility. He most recently held the position of Group Vice President, Corporate Controller in both the Company and Taro USA, and also served as the Company's Interim Chief Financial Officer for part of 2007. Mr. Kolker is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting. Mr. Kolker replaces Thomas E. McClary, who is no longer with the Company.
Taro is a multinational, science-based pharmaceutical company, dedicated to meeting the needs of its customers through the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products. For further information on Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., please visit the Company's website at www.taro.com.
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