Competitive Technologies Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has named Carl O'Connell as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. O'Connell replaces Johnnie D. Johnson, interim Chief Executive Officer, who will continue serving as Chief Financial Officer and Director of Investor Relations reporting to Mr. O'Connell. The appointments take effect November 1, 2012.

Prior to joining Competitive Technologies Mr. O'Connell held executive positions for top global medical device and fortune 500 companies. He recently served as President and CEO for the US Healthcare Division MedSurg for ITOCHU.