Paul McKenzie steps up to take over from Paul Perreault as CSL boss

13 December 2022

The retiring Paul Perreault is to be replaced by another Paul as chief executive and managing director of Australian biotech CSL Limited (ASX: CSL).

Mr Perreault is to step down in early March after 10 years in the role and more than 25 years with the Melbourne-based company. He will remain a strategic adviser to assist in an orderly transition until September.

CSL’s current chief operating officer (COO) Paul McKenzie will take over. He has more than 30 years of leadership experience in the global biotech industry, including leading complex organizations through growth and transformation.

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