Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ed Vittoria as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Vittoria succeeds Joseph V. Vittoria who has been Chairman of the Board and CEO since 2006. Mr. Joseph Vittoria has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Mr. Ed Vittoria was also appointed as a member of Board of Directors to fill an existing vacancy. In 2006, Ed joined Starwood Hotels & Resorts to lead their Luxury Collection brand. Seeking a more entrepreneurial opportunity, Ed joined Steve Case's payments start-up, Revolution Money, where he led customer acquisition and branding.

After Revolution Money was purchased by American Express, Ed led New Business Development for Time Inc.'s Synapse division until 2012 when he joined Simon Property Group, the leading shopping center owner and operator, where he developed and launched a first of its kind loyalty program for mall shoppers.