Pharmaceutical Executive to Share Success Strategies with Long Island Business Leaders; Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

HAUPPAUGE, NY, February 13, 2012 – Chintu Patel, CEO of Amneal Pharmaceuticals (www.amneal.com), is the lead CEO in this year’s HIA-LI CEO Roundtable Series. The recipient of the 2011 HIA-LI Business Achievement Award for Large Businesses will discuss how he rose from his role as a pharmacist and senior executive with a national retail drug store chain to become CEO of one of the hottest generic pharmaceutical companies in the country and recognized with the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 Life Sciences Award. He will share his insights and stories of challenges and successes as he presents to Long Island business owners and executives during the first CEO Roundtable Executive Breakfast held this year. The event, presented by HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, will be held Thursday, February 16, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at The Workplace Group, 18 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge, NY. More information and registration is available at https://www.hia-li.org/calendarDetails.cfm?eventID=1558

“Chintu Patel’s story is a true American entrepreneur’s tale. He has attained some of the highest achievements and recognitions among our Long Island business leaders,” said HIA-LI President Terri Alessi-Miceli. “We look forward to hearing his perspective on business trends and practices at this year’s inaugural HIA-LI CEO Roundtable.”

“My story is about recognizing opportunity and taking a leap of faith. I attribute much of my success to the support I have received from my family and the terrific staff of Amneal. I look forward to discussing our journey to this point and what lies ahead,” said Patel. “The HIA-LI is a supporter of Amneal and I appreciate this opportunity to share my thoughts with other local business leaders.”

The event is sponsored by ADP, Capital One Bank, Communication Strategy Group, Grassi and Co., and NST Technologies and will be the first in a series of six planned HIA-LI CEO Roundtables that will be conducted by some of Long Island’s most accomplished business leaders. Reservations or sponsorships can be arranged by calling Alicia Figueras at 631-543-5355 or by visiting www.hia-li.org.

About HIA-LI
HIA-LI helps Long Island businesses prosper. For over 30 years, we have been the recognized voice for business on Long Island and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development. We provide a forum for business leaders to network, problem solve and obtain advice on critical issues facing their businesses. Our member companies represent tens of thousands of business professionals. We’re headquartered in and support one of the largest industrial parks in the United States. HIA-LI programs and events promote strategic partnerships, targeted networking, and information sharing and business advocacy. Members benefit from our committees, educational programs, career resources, research capabilities, mentoring opportunities and business advisory services. For more information, visit http://www.HIA-LI.org or call 631-543-5355.

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HIA-LI CONTACT:
Terri Alessi-Miceli, 631-543-5355, talessi@hia-li.org

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