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Warner Chilcott Announces New Sales Leadership

DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warner Chilcott plc (Nasdaq:WCRX) today announced that, in connection with a realignment of its sales organization, Marinus Johannes "Hans" van Zoonen will head the Company's North American sales organization effective immediately. Mr. van Zoonen joined the Company as President, Europe/International & Marketing following the Company's acquisition of The Procter & Gamble Company's ("P&G") branded pharmaceuticals business in October 2009. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. van Zoonen held various roles at P&G for over 20 years, most recently as Vice President, Pharmaceuticals Europe, Australia & Japan and International Health Affairs.

In connection with the realignment, Carl Reichel, President, Pharmaceuticals, will be leaving the Company to pursue other interests. Mr. Reichel joined the Company in September 2000 after nearly 20 years of experience at Parke-Davis, a division of Warner-Lambert (now Pfizer Inc.). It is expected that Mr. Reichel will remain with the Company until the end of the year to assist with transitional matters.

"We are excited to have Hans van Zoonen broaden his role in the U.S. market. We believe his significant experience and proven capabilities across various aspects of pharmaceutical sales and marketing will strengthen Warner Chilcott's focus on key product performance and maximize sales opportunities," said Roger Boissonneault, Warner Chilcott's President and Chief Executive Officer.

"On behalf of the Company, I want to thank Carl for his many contributions during his tenure here, and wish him success in his future endeavors." 

The Company

Warner Chilcott is a leading specialty pharmaceutical company currently focused on the women's healthcare, gastroenterology, dermatology and urology segments of the North American and Western European pharmaceuticals markets. The Company is fully integrated with internal resources dedicated to the development, manufacturing and promotion of its products. WCRX-G

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         Emily.Hill@wcrx.com

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