AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) recently announced that its board of directors has decided to promote the company’s president and COO Robert A. Michael into the corner office. Michael will succeed Richard A. Gonzalez, who is retiring as CEO on July 1. Gonzalez will stay as executive chair of AbbVie’s board. “On behalf of AbbVie’s board, I…
Lantheus announces a new CEO
Radiopharmaceutical-focused Lantheus Holdings (NASDAQ: LNTH) announced today that current board chair and industry veteran Brian Markison will become the company’s CEO, effective March 1. Markison succeeds Mary Anne Heino, who is retiring from Lantheus’ corner office after leading the company for nine years. Heino will serve as board chair after March 1. Board member Julie…
SMC’s European division gets new VP and GM
Medical device and pharmaceutical contract manufacturer SMC announced today that it has appointed Uri Baruch as the new VP and GM of its European division, which includes Oval Medical Technologies and Cambridge Pharma. The appointment is effective immediately. Cambridge, U.K.–based SMC says Baruch has a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success…
Qosina appoints former EssilorLuxottica exec as its EVP
Qosina announced today that it’s appointed Lee Pochter as its executive vice president. Pochter has more than 20 years of expertise in product strategy, business development, sales, marketing and supply chain management. Most recently, he was VP of the Alternative Lens Group at EssilorLuxottica. “I look forward to the guidance Lee will bring to our…
Biopharma company Chiesi appoints former Medtronic exec as CEO
Chiesi announced today that it appointed former Baxter and Medtronic executive Giuseppe Accogli as its new group CEO. Parma, Italy–based Chiesi said Accogli’s appointment becomes effective April 3, 2023. The R&D-focused pharmaceutical company develops and commercializes products for the hospital, rare disease and adjacent specialty care settings. Accogli brings 25 years of international experience to…
Teknova announces new CEO
Cell culture media, protein purification and molecular biology reagent manufacturer Teknova announced that it appointed Stephen Gunstream as its new CEO. Gunstream has nearly 20 years of experience in life sciences, having previously served as VP and GM for the research and clinical business at BD Biosciences, as well as the CCO at Integrated DNA…