Jeffrey C. Hunt President of the Pharmaceutical Packaging Systems business of West Pharmaceutical Services. The Pharmaceutical Packaging Systems business is West’s largest unit, generating annual sales revenue of nearly $800 million.

Mr. Hunt joined West in July 2010 as vice president, Strategic Planning and Business Development. He has more than 23 years of experience in medical device and related businesses. Prior to joining West, he served as President of the $1.4 billion Patient Care and Safety Products Global Business Unit of Covidien. Prior to that, he was vice president and general manager of the SharpSafety Division of Tyco Healthcare/Kendall.

“Jeff joined West with a proven record of developing and implementing successful strategic initiatives in the med-device business units that he has managed,” said Donald E. Morel, Jr., Ph.D., West’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Since joining us, he has been working with the senior management team on our long-term business strategy and M&A efforts, and through those processes, developed key management relationships and acquired a deeper understanding of our operations. He is very well suited and prepared to lead Pharmaceutical Packaging Systems.”

Mr. Hunt replaces Steven A. Ellers, 60, who resigned his position as president and chief operating officer in anticipation of his retirement during the first half 2011. He will provide transitional support to Mr. Hunt and senior management in the interim.

Commenting on Mr. Ellers’ retirement, Dr. Morel said, “Throughout his career with West, Steve has held critical leadership positions and has played a significant role in the Company’s growth. Steve served West around the world, including assignments in South America and Singapore and three years as Chief Financial Officer. We are grateful to Steve for his dedication and service to West, and for his recent efforts to insure an orderly succession. We wish him the very best.”

In addition, Warwick Bedwell has been appointed president of the Asia-Pacific region of Pharmaceutical Packaging Systems, succeeding Ronald Van Dijk. Prior to joining West, Mr. Bedwell served as president and general manager of Roche (Philippines) Inc. and in managerial positions for Roche and Schering-Plough in Australia and, most recently, vice president and Commercial Director – Bone and Rheumatology for Roche Products (UK) limited.