QUEENSBURY, N.Y., Oct 27, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AngioDynamics (NASDAQ:ANGO), a leading provider of innovative medical devices for the minimally-invasive treatment of cancer and peripheral vascular disease, announced today it appointed Stephen J. McGill, 47, to a newly-created position, Senior Vice President and General Manager, International. Mr. McGill's appointment is effective November 1, 2009. He will be based in Europe and will report to Jan Keltjens, Chief Executive Officer of AngioDynamics.

"International markets represent key growth opportunities for our Company, and Stephen has the strengths and expertise to drive this very important strategic effort," said Mr. Keltjens. "He has demonstrated strong capabilities to build and develop sales and marketing organizations for high-growth companies throughout the world. He has an in-depth knowledge of the global healthcare industry, and extensive experience in the U.S. and international markets. We believe Stephen will be instrumental in helping AngioDynamics target and expand its business in the international arena, and will make significant contributions to our growth."

From 2000-08, Mr. McGill worked at American Medical Systems in progressively larger roles, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Global Sales. In that position, he was a significant contributor to the Company's 76% growth in revenue from 2005-07 and the integration of Laserscope following its acquisition. Since leaving American Medical Systems, Mr. McGill served as a Principal at AEM Global, a consulting firm specializing in developing market opportunities worldwide for medical device companies, working with clients including Tornier and Spinewave. Prior to his experience at AMS, he held increasing leadership roles with Bolton Medical, Boston Scientific, Stryker UK, Wesley Jessen (a division of Schering Plough), and Allergen. Mr. McGill attended Anniesland College in Glasgow.

"AngioDynamics is a leader in innovative medical devices that has gained an excellent reputation among physicians and hospitals, especially in the U.S.," said Mr. McGill. "International markets represent an outstanding growth opportunity for the Company, and I am delighted to be joining AngioDynamics at this time to help drive this important initiative."

About AngioDynamics

AngioDynamics is a leading provider of innovative medical devices used by interventional radiologists, surgeons and other physicians for the minimally-invasive treatment of cancer and peripheral vascular disease. The Company's diverse product line includes market-leading radiofrequency and irreversible electroporation ablation systems, vascular access products, angiographic products and accessories, dialysis products, angioplasty products, drainage products, thrombolytic products, embolization products and venous products. More information is available at www.angiodynamics.com.

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