Tagged with Dermatology

Hong Kong Frederic Charles, CEO of Pierre Fabre Hong Kong and Macau, outlines brand perceptions of Pierre Fabre’s dermatological products in Hong Kong, e-commerce, and other emerging skincare trends in Asia.   With the opening of Pierre Fabre Hong Kong affiliate in 2016, what were the main achievements so far? The affiliate…

Algeria Nawel Baba Hamed, general director of Pierre Fabre Algeria, outlines the French company’s product portfolio in Algeria, its dermatological expertise, and the growing significance of its oncology segment.   Could you introduce our readers to Pierre Fabre and its footprint in Algeria? Pierre Fabre is the second-largest dermo-cosmetic laboratory in…

Turkey Fikret Baltaoglu of Laboratoires Expanscience, reveals all on the company’s recent expansion into the Turkish market after acquiring its distribution partner. He also sheds light on how the Turkish healthcare system could benefit from critical products which are not often considered to have strong ties to preventative care.   Can…

India Bhupendra Sangani, founder and managing director of Galentic, one of India’s expert manufacturers of sterile and non-sterile semi-solid products in the dermatology and ophthalmology arenas, provides insights into the international development of his ambitious company in 40+ export markets. In line with the recent set up of Galentic’s new manufacturing…

Poland Philippe Coudiere, general manager of Pierre Fabre Dermo-cosmetics Poland, highlights the key partnerships the company has nurtured with pharmacists and dermatologists and the importance of clinical data for their products. Furthermore, he explains the need to develop a strong connection with end consumers and the dynamics of the Polish dermo-cosmetic…

Poland Robert Bitner, country manager of Galderma Poland, give his first impressions of the Polish dermatology landscape and how his past experiences have prepared him for the challenges ahead. Additionally, he highlights the importance of establishing strong partnerships with Polish medical personnel for long-term success and the potential of the company’s…

Brazil Fernando Silveira F°, country manager in Brazil of ISDIN, documents the successful market entry and rapid development of this dermatology focused company in Brazil, while ISDIN has managed to establish itself as the partner of choice of Brazilian dermatologists and patients and moreover holds exciting growth prospects moving forward. As…

Brazil Luis Fernando Lenski, head of South Cone and general manager of Galderma Brazil, provides insights into the affiliate’s heightened and tireless efforts in terms of medical education and his focus on improving the organization’s efficiency. Brazil is a Top Three market within Galderma’s global operations and holds a myriad of…

Switzerland Darren Kerr, CEO of Swiss medtech Stratpharma discusses, the company’s roots, its broad portfolio in dermatology, plastic surgery and scar management, as well as its growing international footprint.   We target very different market groups, from government and university teaching hospitals with cutting edge science, to the OTC field and…

Switzerland Jean-François Gouzer, CEO of Scientis Pharma, discusses the company’s origin story, its specialization in skin pigmentation disorders, and future internationalization prospects Could you start by introducing the Scientis Pharma story and how the company was founded? “Switzerland is a great environment to do business and to create and develop a…

Canada Linda Tibbits, general manager at Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetics in Canada takes us back to the beginnings of the French company in the country, where its initial success was driven by the harmonic relationship between Pierre Fabre himself and Jean Coutu, founder of Canada’s largest pharmacy network. She further talks portfolio…

Canada Michel Lavoie, president & CEO of Dermtek Pharma in Canada, discusses the family-owned company’s track record of success over the past three decades, the emphasis they place on R&D and product development, with successful brands like Ombrelle and Reversa, and his commitment to growing Dermtek Pharma as a truly Canadian,…