Syneron Medical Announces Death of Longtime Board Member Marshall
D. Butler
YOKNEAM, Israel, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Syneron
Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), the leading global aesthetic device
company, announced the death of Marshall D.
Butler, member of the Company's Board of Directors since
2003.
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Shimon Eckhouse, Ph.D., Founder
and Chairman of the Board of Syneron Medical, said, "Syneron, its
Board of Directors, executives and employees are greatly saddened
by the passing of a great friend, long-time board member, mentor
and supporter. Marshall has been with us from our inception and
contributed to the growth and success of Syneron. On behalf of
everyone at Syneron, we extend our deep condolences to his family
and friends and the many colleagues whose lives he touched."
Marshall Butler joined the
Syneron Medical Board of Directors in 2003, helping to guide the
Company through a successful initial public offering, secondary
offering, business development transactions and periods of rapid
revenue growth. In addition to his work with Syneron, Marshall had
a long and distinguished business career. He was co- founder and
served as a chairman of both First Israel Mezzanine Investors Fund
and Israeli Infinity VC Fund. He was a director of Tadiran
Telecommunications Ltd., Shellcase, and Galil Medical Ltd. He
served as chairman of Nitzanim, AVX-Kyocera VC from 1994 to 2001,
CEO and chairman of AVX Corporation from 1974 to 1993 and as
director of Kyocera VC from 1990 to 1994. In 1998, Mr. Butler
received the Israeli Prime Minister's award for his contribution to
Israeli industry.
In addition to his great achievements in the business world,
Marshall will be remembered for his work as a philanthropist and
supporter of the arts. He was active in many charitable non-profit
organizations including The American Technion Society, Israel's most prestigious engineering
institution, where he served on the Board of Governors. In 2001, he
received an Honorary Doctorate from the Technion. Marshall was a
former board member of the Association of Resident Theaters of
New York City. He also gave
financial support for many years to the United Jewish Appeal and
the Anti- Defamation League (ADL).
Marshall was born in Manhattan
in 1927, and attended the Bronx High School of Science. He served
in the U.S. Navy during Word War II and attended New York University on the GI Bill. Marshall is
survived by his wife of 53 years, Marilyn, and children Hillary,
Lawrence, Michael and Eliot and his six grandchildren. He is also
survived by his sister, Rhoda and many nieces and nephews.
About Syneron Medical Ltd.
Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS) is the leading global
aesthetic device company with a comprehensive product portfolio and
a global distribution footprint. The Company's technology enables
physicians to provide advanced solutions for a broad range of
medical-aesthetic applications including body contouring, hair
removal, wrinkle reduction, rejuvenation of the skin's appearance
through the treatment of superficial benign vascular and pigmented
lesions, and the treatment of acne, leg veins and cellulite. The
Company sells its products under two distinct brands, Syneron and
Candela. Founded in 2000, the corporate, R&D, and manufacturing
headquarters for Syneron Medical Ltd. are located in Israel. Syneron also has R&D and
manufacturing operations in the US. The Company markets, services
and supports its products in 90 countries. It has offices in
North America, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, UK, Australia, China, Japan,
and Hong Kong and distributors
worldwide.
SOURCE Syneron Medical Ltd.