Tagged with Executive

Pharma Serving as the leader of two companies – Platine, a CRO, and Indicia, a CMO – Stephane Legastelois, in his own words, challenges himself by wearing two different hats. Offering his unique views from two angles of the healthcare industry, Mr. Legastelois opens up as to why France, and particularly…

Pharma In many aspects, 2016 truly marks the dawn of a new era for Toshiba Medical Systems. Lo Wuite (LW), General Manager Managed Equipment Services (MES) Europe, and Dick Blesing (DB), General Manager Netherlands, explain how Toshiba Medical System is becoming a true healthcare service provider, thanks to an innovative and…

Pharma Egypt can boast some of the most modern manufacturing sites in the Arab world. The CEO of Future Pharmaceutical Industries discusses the importance of promoting exports, the ambitious plans of the company as well as the importance of education in leveraging the full potential of the country. How would you assess the…

Pharma Starting as a pharmacy chain, Hefny Pharma Group has developed into a group focused on manufacturing, importing and distributing pharmaceutical products to the Egyptian market, with an eye on the specific needs of patients. The founder and CEO discusses the vision behind the creation of the group, the market opportunities…

Pharma The chairman of Egypt’s largest holding company for pharmaceutical manufacturers, ACDIMA, shares his vision for how Egyptian manufacturers can enhance their competitiveness in the coming years, and extend their activities further up the value chain into API production and R&D activities. How well prepared are Egyptian companies to compete in…

Pharma The General Manager for Eli Lilly Italy, discusses how the company’s continuous commitment to Italy has benefited the organization, the promise the country holds if certain barriers can be overcome, and how Lilly’s rich pipeline is set to boost growth in new areas over the next few years. We interviewed you during your…

Pharma The CEO of MSD Italy discusses the company’s promising pipeline, its plans to realize growth through the launch of innovative new drugs in 2016, the paths towards a sustainable healthcare system for Italy, and the vision she has for her company. At the beginning of the New Year, how is…

Pharma DHL Supply Chain Benelux understands the challenges life sciences companies face and has developed solutions to help overcome them. The Vice President and Commercial Director discuss how the services of the logistic provider are evolving to better adapt to the new needs of the industry and the business segments offering…

Pharma Laurence Comte-Arassus, president of Medtronic France, reveals how after the global acquisition of Covidien in January 2015, France is now their second largest subsidiary in the EMEA region; how Medtronic´s three production facilities in France demonstrate a capacity to innovate domestically and serve global markets; and why her ambition is…

Pharma Nicolas Bardonnet, general manager of Promega France, reveals how France hosts both their European application laboratory and European training centre, offering a wide range of courses in molecular biology, cell biology, proteomics and genetic identity. Mr Bardonnet talks about the importance that Promega attaches to supporting the surrounding community, giving…

Pharma The October 2015 merger between Houston, TX-based Cyberonics and Milan, Italy-based Sorin has led the creation of LivaNova, a medical device manufacturer active in the fields of cardiac surgery, neuromodulation and cardiac rhythm management. With three operating headquarters, France is home to the Cardiac rhythm management (CRM) division. Jean Luc…

Pharma Marcyrl grew 40 percent and jumped from 15th to 9th place in the Egyptian market in 2014. With growth remaining strong, the board explains the keys to success for doing business in an unstable environment, and shares their plans for expansion, including a nearly completed hormonal facility. Marcyrl has expanded…