Alere CEO Ron Zwanziger Resigns; COO Namal Nawana Named Interim CEO

(RTTNews) - Medical devices maker Alere Inc. (ALR) has appointed Chief Operating Officer, Namal Nawana, as its interim Chief Executive and President, following Ron Zwanziger's resignation as CEO, President and a director of the firm, effective immediately. In addition to this, Jerry McAleer, Senior Vice President Research and Development and a director, and Dave Scott, Chief Scientific Officer, also resigned, effective immediately.

The company's board would begin a search process and intends to retain an executive search firm to identify a permanent CEO and President. The search process includes a review of both internal and external candidates.

During the transition period, Nawana would continue his current responsibilities as COO.