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April 1, 2013

TOSHIBA NAMES NANCY GILLEN VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

TUSTIN, Calif., April 1, 2013 Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. announced today that Nancy Gillen has been named vice president, Marketing. Gillen will manage all marketing activities, including business units, corporate communications and research with the goal to build on Toshiba’s record in customer satisfaction.

“Nancy Gillen brings a proven track record and deep medical imaging experience to Toshiba,” said Don Fowler, president and CEO. “Her achievements in program and product development, along with her proven strategies for market-share growth, will play an integral role in helping us reach our business goals.”

Prior to joining Toshiba, Gillen held various sales, marketing and business management roles, including vice president of Cross Functional Marketing with Philips Healthcare. For more than 20 years, Gillen worked at Siemens Healthcare, holding senior management positions including vice president, MR Business Unit; zone general manager for Northeast, where she was responsible for IT and modality sales; and vice president of Siemens One for the healthcare sector.

About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and cardiovascular equipment, 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 world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba’s website at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.