Tagged with Strategy

Indonesia Honesti Basyir, president director at Kimia Farma, explains the transition towards digitalization in the healthcare industry and his plans to take Kimia Farma from the top six to the top three in the Indonesian pharmaceutical industry by 2019. Mr. Honesti, you were appointed president director of Kimia Farma in April…

Colombia Sunil Dhyani, general manager of IPCA in Colombia, a successful Indian firm continuously launching new molecules, shares his take on the company’s strategy decisions in Colombia, as well as wider opportunities in Latin America. How does Colombia differentiate itself from other markets in the region? “Colombia offers a great political…

Colombia Francois Léger, recently appointed GM of Servier Colombia discusses his strategy to achieve the company’s ambitious growth plans to launch eight new products within the next three years. You have been appointed General Manager four months ago. Can you introduce yourself to our executive readership? Being originally from France and…

Ukraine Rajeev Gupta, co-founder and MD of Kusum Group, the largest Indian company in Ukraine, providing domestically produced generic treatments to the Ukrainian market, describes the challenges of the procurement process and the difficulties of creating brand recognition and respect as an Indian company. Please begin by introducing Kusum Group and…

Colombia Pfizer’s country manager and PEH Lead for Colombia & Venezuela, Diego Forero, shares his insights on the Colombian pharmaceutical market, his goals for Pfizer’s Colombian affiliate, and how Colombian operations fit into the group’s worldwide strategy. You just returned after eight years in the USA to lead Pfizer’s Colombian affiliate.…

Switzerland Paul Note, CEO of leading Swiss tissue and bone regeneration specialist Geistlich, discusses how the medtech industry can safeguard success against a challenging economic backdrop, the company’s total commitment to innovation, and its internationalization strategy. Could you please introduce Geistlich to our audience? “We are fortunate to bank upon a…

Indonesia Djonny Hartono Tjahyadi, president director at Enseval, explains the challenges and opportunities within the Indonesian healthcare logistics and distribution arena and his vision to ensure that the company obtains a sustainable double-digit growth level. Can you briefly introduce Enseval’s main activities and responsibilities? “Enseval is the largest distributor in Indonesia…

Colombia Latin American Regional Head of MSN Labs, one of the most promising generics companies globally, Raman Wattamwar, speaks about the strength of the newly-formed affiliate in Colombia. He highlights Colombia’s optimal potential as a regional hub, the positive business environment for foreign generics players, as well as his overarching strategic…

Hong Kong Christian Hogg, executive director and CEO of Chi-Med, discusses the company’s rapid development in tandem with the growth of the Chinese pharmaceutical market, brining genuine global pharmaceutical innovation to China, and the state of Hong Kong’s biotech industry. Hutchison China MedTech (Chi-Med) is entering a very exciting stage of its…

Colombia J&J Medical Devices regional VP Mircea Cubillos discusses the long-term vision for J&J in Colombia and Latin America. Moreover, he speaks about the company’s strategy for emerging markets, the importance of the collaboration with stakeholders and government actors in the medical devices sector, as well as his personal motivation to…

Indonesia Omar Luqmaan Harris, GM at GSK Indonesia, discusses the commitment of the Indonesian affiliate to the global organization’s mission, as well as their focus on being the best place to work, with the highest patient focus, and the best customer engagement. Mr. Harris, what have been your main areas of…

Indonesia Mada Shinta Dewi, country manager at Mundipharma Indonesia, explains the unique business model of Mundipharma in Indonesia, collaboration with the local business community, and the benefits that the company’s consumer health medicines and ethical business line can bring to patients. Could you please explain to our international audience how the…