March 2005                        return to newsletter contents page

Synbiotics Corporation Appoints Paul R. Hays Chief Executive Officer

Synbiotics Corporation (SBIO) announced that Paul R. Hays, its President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed by the Board of Directors as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hays, who has been Synbiotics' President and Chief Operating Officer since December 2002, has executed the responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer since that time as Synbiotics has not officially had a Chief Executive Officer.

"While Mr. Hays' functional responsibilities have not changed," said Thomas A. Donelan, Chairman of Synbiotics' Board of Directors, "the Board of Directors has decided that the strong leadership qualities exhibited by Mr. Hays since joining the company warrant his formal recognition as Chief Executive Officer."

Synbiotics Corporation develops, manufactures and markets veterinary diagnostics, instrumentation and related products for the companion animal, large animal and poultry markets worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Synbiotics manufactures and distributes its products through its operations in San Diego, CA, and Lyon, France. For information on Synbiotics and its products, visit the Company's website at www.synbiotics.com.