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May 7, 2012

TOSHIBA AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS NAMES CALUM CUNNINGHAM VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS OPERATIONS

TUSTIN, Calif., May 7, 2012 – Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. (TAMS) has named Calum Cunningham vice president, Business Operations. In his new role, Cunningham is responsible for Toshiba’s business operations, specifically as they relate to maintaining customer satisfaction.

“Toshiba offers innovative technology and dependable, responsive support, resulting in a customer-focused approach that is unmatched in the industry,” said Don Fowler, president and CEO, Toshiba. “Calum’s leadership in business operations will ensure that Toshiba continues to achieve high customer satisfaction, from point of sale and installation to training and customer support.”

In his role, Cunningham will oversee a range of activities, from national quotes and bids, to market data submissions and reporting. He is also responsible for sales logistics management, including warehouse logistics, customer site planning, installation support, clinical applications and service training.

Cunningham joined Toshiba in 2009 as senior vice president and general manager of Toshiba Medical Visualization Systems. Upon Toshiba’s merger with Vital in 2011, he was named executive vice president, Corporate & Business Development at Vital.  

Prior to joining Toshiba, Cunningham held noteworthy management and business operations positions at Barco Medical Advanced Visualization, Earthport PLC and DigitalBrain PLC. Cunningham spent 10 years with Intel Corporation, where he held a number of senior engineering and operations management roles before becoming founder and general manager of Intel’s global Performance Learning Solutions business. He also has served as an advisor to governments in the UK, Ireland and South Africa on the use of information and communication technologies for medicine and education.

About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of medical diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray and vascular, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and MRI systems, as well as information systems for medical institutions. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation has been providing medical products for over 80 years. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products, spanning digital products, such as LCD TVs, notebook PCs and hard disc drives; electronic devices and components, such as semiconductors; social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 490 companies, with 203,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.3 trillion yen (US$77 billion).