Elite Hearing Network Welcomes New Vice President

Elite Hearing Network, a subsidiary of Amplifon S.p.A. (“Amplifon” or the “Company”; MTA; Bloomberg ticker: AMP:IM) global leader in hearing healthcare solutions and services, has named Scott Holstine to the role of Vice President of Operations and Sales.

Mr. Holstine joins Elite after a long-standing and progressive career as a trusted leader in the medical device industry. Among many accomplishments, Holstine has successfully developed high-performing teams that drive significant revenue and business growth, while focusing on a shared vision, accountability, and trust.

Holstine's strong operations, sales, and marketing background in the medical field will be a valuable asset to Elite as it continues its commitment to delivering exceptional services to its members.

"I am confident Scott's extensive sales and leadership background make him the perfect candidate to lead Elite as we move through an exciting transformation," said Gray Fleming, senior vice president, Elite Hearing Network. "Having oversight of both operations and sales will allow Scott to drive strategic prioritization while at the same time ensuring operational excellence and accountability."

Describing himself as creative, a risk-taker, and having a tireless work ethic, Holstine is excited to lead the operations and sales of Elite and deliver significant and consistent results for members, employees, and shareholders. "I look forward to meeting our members, learning their unique needs, and working to provide services and solutions that further empower them to manage their patients throughout the continuum of hearing health care," said Holstine.

About Elite Hearing Network:Elite Hearing Network, a subsidiary of Amplifon S.p.A., the world-wide leader in the hearing health care industry for over 60 years, is the largest network of independent hearing care providers in the United States. The network offers access to all major manufacturers as well as strategic business support and solutions for private practices, ENT clinics, hospitals, and universities. The network was established in 1998.

About AmplifonAmplifon, global leader in the hearing care retail market, empowers people to rediscover all the emotions of sound. Amplifon’s around 16,000 people worldwide strive every day to understand the unique needs of every customer, delivering exclusive, innovative and highly personalized products and services, to ensure everyone the very best solution and an outstanding experience. Amplifon operates through a network of around 11,000 points of sale in 29 Countries and 5 continents. More information about the Company is available at: www.amplifon.com/corporate.

Amplifon Americas, a division of Amplifon Group, is a leading provider of hearing health care solutions in the U.S. and Canada. Headquartered in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, Amplifon Americas has been awarded a Top Workplace for the last five years. Its team of 470 people is dedicated to serving the diverse needs of its customers through four unique and independent brands: Miracle-Ear, Elite Hearing Network, Amplifon Hearing Health Care and Amplifon Canada. Together, its mission is to empower people with hearing loss to rediscover all the emotions of sound. Through a powerful combination of leading-edge technology and high-quality care, Amplifon Americas’ hearing care solutions strive to improve lives, relationships, and its communities.

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