Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board
of Directors has elected Richard J. Santagati as a Director, effective
October 28, 2009.
Mr. Santagati (66) has served in senior executive capacities in business
and higher education throughout his career, and most recently served as
the President of Merrimack College in Massachusetts from 1994 to 2008.
Prior to 1994, Mr. Santagati held many senior management roles,
including President and Chief Executive Officer of Artel Communications
Corporation, a high-tech company, Partner of Lighthouse Capital, Inc., a
private investment management firm, Chief Executive Officer of Gaston &
Snow, a law firm, and President and Chief Executive Officer of NYNEX
Business Information Systems. Mr. Santagati has served on the boards of
directors of several companies and is involved with a number of civic
organizations and institutions.
Revlon’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Alan T. Ennis,
commented, “I am delighted to welcome Richard to our Board of Directors;
his executive management experience and experience as a director will
provide even greater breadth and depth to our Board."
Commenting on his appointment to Revlon’s Board of Directors, Mr.
Santagati said, “I am honored to be joining Revlon's Board of Directors.
Revlon is an iconic brand in the consumer products industry, and I look
forward to working with the distinguished members of Revlon's Board and
the management team as we seek to grow Revlon's business and continue to
execute the Company's business strategy."
Revlon continues to have a majority of independent Directors on its
Board. With the election of Mr. Santagati, Revlon’s Board of Directors
is now comprised of twelve members, eight of whom constitute independent
Directors under NYSE standards.
About Revlon
Revlon is a worldwide cosmetics, hair color, beauty tools, fragrances,
skincare, anti-perspirants/deodorants and beauty care products company.
The Company’s vision is to provide glamour, excitement and innovation to
consumers through high-quality products at affordable prices. Websites
featuring current product and promotional information can be reached at www.revlon.com,
www.almay.com
and www.mitchumman.com.
Corporate and investor relations information can be accessed at www.revloninc.com.
The Company’s brands, which are sold worldwide, include Revlon®, Almay®,
Mitchum®, Charlie®, Gatineau® and Ultima II®.
