Candela Appoints Vice President of Human Resources and Vice President of European Direct Sales and Marketing.

WAYLAND, Mass. -- Candela Corporation (NASDAQ: CLZR) announced today that it has appointed Ms. Nancy L. Compton to the position of Vice President of Human Resources, and Mr. Javier Rodriguez to the position of Vice President of European Direct Sales and Marketing.

Ms. Compton has been with Candela for six years and possesses more than 25 years of experience in the Generalist Human Resources Field. During her tenure at the company, Ms. Compton has held the increasingly responsible positions of Manager, Director, and Senior Director of Human Resources. Prior to joining Candela, she worked as Human Resource Director at Aero Plastics in Leominster, MA and at Hudson Creek/Lance Corporation in Hudson, MA. Nancy attended Clark University and holds her PHR (Professional Human Resource) Certification from the Society for Human Resource Management.

Mr. Rodriguez joined Candela Iberica four years ago and during this time has held the increasingly responsible positions of Sales Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, and General Manager. In his new position, Mr, Rodriguez will be responsible for the management of the sales and marketing organizations in all of Candela's direct European offices, including France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

Mr. Rodriguez is a graduate of the Polytechnic University of Madrid and holds a degree in Technical Engineering. Prior to joining Candela, Mr. Rodriguez held several sales and marketing management positions with medical companies in Spain.

Commenting on these appointments, Gerard E. Puorro, Candela's President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "These promotions are well deserved. Both of these individuals have performed at a high level. Further, both possess the skill set to continue such performance as we become a larger company."

About Candela:

Candela Corporation develops, manufactures, and distributes innovative clinical solutions that enable physicians, surgeons, and personal care practitioners to treat selected cosmetic and medical conditions using lasers, aesthetic laser systems, and other advanced technologies. Founded near Boston in 1970, the company markets and services its products in over 64 countries from offices in the United States, Europe, Japan and other Asian locations. Candela established the aesthetic laser market 15 years ago, and currently has an installed base of over 7,000 lasers worldwide. Candela is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Male/Female/Handicapped/Veteran). Visit Candela on the Web at http://www.candelalaser.com.

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