Vice President and General Manager of Trauma Fixation and Senior Vice President of International Business appointed by Smith & Nephew's Orthopaedic Trauma & Clinical Therapies division

Business Wire, Dec 10, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Smith & Nephew, Inc.'s (NYSE: SNN)(LSE: SN), Orthopaedic Trauma & Clinical Therapies Global Business Unit announces the appointment of Dwayne Montgomery as Vice President & General Manager of Trauma Fixation and the promotion of Bill Shopoff to Senior Vice President of International Business. These changes strengthen the leadership team for Trauma Fixation and the division's International businesses.

Dwayne Montgomery was previously senior vice president of sales & sales operations for Trauma Fixation. In his new role, Dwayne will provide global leadership and direction for the Trauma Fixation business through the development and implementation of strategies designed to generate continued profitable growth for the business. Additionally, Dwayne will have responsibility for sales in the United States and Canada, and will provide direction to Global Strategic Marketing, including U.S. Downstream Marketing, and Global Product Development.

"Dwayne's professional drive and cumulative sales and leadership experiences provide the focus needed to enhance our Trauma Fixation business," said Mark Augusti, President, Orthopaedic Trauma & Clinical Therapies.

Bill Shopoff was vice president for Medical Education and Professional Affairs for the business unit. In his role, Bill will lead all sales activities outside the United States for Trauma Fixation and Clinical Therapies to enhance the business unit's international competitive position. Additionally, he will oversee the Earnings Improvement Program plans for these markets.

"Bill's sales experience and strong customer relationships will help further develop and grow our international business. Additionally, his ability to evaluate and implement change will ensure the most effective operation of our sales activities in various international regions," added Augusti.

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