Bridgegate LLC Places Vice President Of Global Accounting And Reporting For Edwards Lifesciences

Friday, July 15, 2005 -

Irvine, CA - BridgeGate LLC is pleased to announce the placement of Tami Vienna as Vice President of Global Accounting and Reporting for Edwards Lifesciences, Inc. Kevin Rosenberg, Managing Partner and Josh Goodman, Director, led the search.

In this role, Ms. Vienna will oversee all aspects of the company's global accounting and SEC reporting function including Sarbanes Oxley compliance. She will report to Edwards' Corporate Vice President and CFO, Tom Abate.

Prior to joining Edwards Lifescineces, Vienna was Senior Director, Corporate Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting with Gateway. Her experience also includes positions at Western Digital and FileNet. Ms. Vienna obtained her CPA during her five year tenure with Ernst & Young.

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is a leader in advanced cardiovascular disease treatments, is the number-one heart valve company in the world and the global leader in acute hemodynamic monitoring. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Edwards focuses on specific cardiovascular opportunities including heart valve disease, peripheral vascular disease and critical care technologies..

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