Pierre Fabre names new CEO

French independent pharma company Pierre Fabre has named Eric Ducournau as its new chief executive, taking over from Bertrand Parmentier who has announced his retirement. The new CEO will assume his position on July 2, 2018, to allow for a smooth hand-over between the two men.

This appointment was decided by Pierre Fabre Participations - the group’s holding company, chaired by Pierre-Yves Revol - which is responsible for appointing its top executives. This decision was approved by the Pierre Fabre SA board of directors.

Mr Ducournau, aged 50, has served as CEO of Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetics since his appointment by Mr Pierre Fabre in October 2012, prior to which, he held positions of increasing responsibility since joining the company in 2000. After heading the President Office from 2000 to 2005, he was named group secretary-general from 2006 to 2011, handling duties including group legal affairs and market access for the pharmaceuticals branch. In 2011, he was appointed group deputy managing director, assuming the additional responsibilities of heading quality, regulatory affairs, and pharmacovigilance.