France's Ipsen names former Baxalta executive as CEO

11 July 2016

French pharma company Ipsen (Euronext: IPN) has appointed David Meek as chief executive, effective July 18, 2016.

On this date, Marc de Garidel, currently chairman and CEO, will assume the role of non-executive chairman and will continue to serve the board of directors through his deep industry expertise. In addition, Marc de Garidel will advise Mayroy, the Ipsen controlling holding company.

David Meek, an American national, has over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry where he held various global executive positions in major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Most recently, he was executive vice president and president of the oncology division of Baxalta Inc., which was recently acquired by Shire.

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