Tagged with SME

Ukraine Dmytro Popov, the owner, founder and CEO Elfa Group, Ukraine’s leading cosmetics manufacturer, provides his insight into Elfa’s 20-year presence in the Ukrainian market, the company’s international growth strategies and how it can further strengthen its market positioning. Could you begin by introducing yourself and your company? “Our goal is…

Ukraine Victoria Filatova, president and chairperson of the Association of Perfumery and Cosmetics of Ukraine (APCU), discusses her strategic priorities, the association’s main achievements in its six years of existence, and the internationalization of Ukrainian cosmetics companies. What is the role of the APCU and what are your main strategic priorities…

Colombia Carlos and Esteban Arteaga, CEO and Line Manager at Medivelius, a company that distributes European dermocosmetic products of the highest quality in a price driven Colombian market, discuss how their loyalty to skin stores has engendered their success, while highlighting the importance of developing strong ties with dermatologists. Medivelius is…

Switzerland The southern Swiss canton of Ticino does not have the life science reputation of Basel, Zurich or Geneva, but benefits from an open business environment, strategic location, and a thriving network of pharmaceutical SMEs. “Ticino is really a perfect example of the excellence of Swiss SMEs in the pharma industry, as…

Switzerland Treating common skin, hair and scalp conditions with “close to nature” products, the 127-year-old family company Rausch has effective and high quality products, but is working to reposition the brand to engage younger customers. To begin, could you please introduce Rauch and the niche cosmetics segment in which you work?…

Switzerland In the marketing-driven dermocosmetics sector, the Swiss cosmetics association has recently achieved the passage of a strict new law limiting the usage of the “made in Switzerland” claim for cosmetics industry, and is making progress protecting the usage of this very valuable brand in markets around the world. What would…

Switzerland Backed by the Japanese Zeria Group, fast growing gastrointestinal (GI) specialist Tillotts Pharma is looking to acquire further GI assets after its recent USD 200m M&A deal. The company is looking for assets which generate a turnover of EUR 50 – 150 million in Europe and/or Japan, and also to…

Greece John Bouros CEO and founder of Alvion Pharmaceuticals in Greece on the opportunities inherent in any economic crisis, the growth of the Greek generics segment, and his strategy for growth; both domestic and international. Can you please start by telling us how your originally came to found Alvion back in…

Healthcare PharmaBoardroom has spoken to a wide variety of actors at the cutting edge of healthcare digitalization over the past 12 months. Hot topics have included the healthcare industry’s slow reaction to digital trends, new modes of hospital care, homecare, and digitalization’s potential to expand access in remote and underdeveloped areas.…

Switzerland The President of FASMED—the Swiss medical technology industry and trade association—elaborates on the plans to join forces with Medical Cluster, the other national medical technology organization, and highlights the current challenges facing the industry in Switzerland. Mr Gasche, you have a very interesting background, in the sense that you have…

Philippines Javish Abichandani, Chief Executive Officer of AGlobal Care Inc. in the Philippines, outlines the company’s extensive product portfolio as well as their ambitions to bring more high-quality, affordable medications into the Philippines. He also discusses how the company is evolving to meet the demands of the dynamic pharmaceutical industry in…

Switzerland The general manager of ResMed’s Swiss affiliate explains the company’s efforts to raise the awareness of sleep apnea in the country, and elaborates on how Switzerland can act as a “role model” for the other affiliates of the Group. As much as 80 percent of all sleep apnea cases worldwide…