Astellas names James Robinson president, Americas operations

8 February 2016

Japanese drug major Astellas Pharma (TYO: 4503) has announced the promotion of James Robinson as president, Americas operations, for Astellas US, with responsibility for the company's operations in North and South America, effective April 1, 2016.

Mr Robinson previously served as president, Astellas Pharma US, representing the commercial organization in the USA, a role he assumed in 2013. He will succeed Masao Yoshida, who is retiring in June 2016.

"As a 10-year veteran of Astellas with more than 20 years of healthcare industry experience, Jim's commitment to operational and commercial excellence has helped Astellas grow dramatically in the Americas," said Astellas Pharma Inc president and chief executive Yoshihiko Hatanaka, adding: "His deep experience, skills and strong commitment to operating and leading with the highest sense of ethics and compliance will help Astellas stay focused on our global vision to be on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into value for patients."

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