Roberto Tascione to be new CEO of Zambon

20 September 2016

Family-owned Italian pharma company Zambon has appointed Roberto Tascione as its new chief executive to drive the business on a global scale.

Mr Tascione, aged 54 years, has a long experience in the pharmaceutical sector and started his career at Bristol-Myers Squibb Italy, before leading the Primary Care and OTC divisions of Schering Plough. From 2009 to 2014 he was CEO of Gilead Italy and on May 2014 he returned to Bristol-Myers Squibb as president and chief executive Italy. Mr Tascione also served on the general council of Confindustria and was member of Farmindustria Board and the Committee for the Ethical Code.

"Zambon is a leading Italian excellence, with a strong tradition and a strong international outlook dating back to the '50s," said Mr Tascione, adding: “I am very proud to drive the company in this new stage of growth, look at new business opportunities and strengthen our international network."

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