Rodrigo Fernandez takes up key Astellas role to drive Latin American business

Japanese drug major Astellas Pharma (TYO: 4503) has appointed Rodrigo Fernandez executive director, international business, with responsibility for managing business in Latin America outside of Brazil.

Working from Astellas' headquarters for the Americas in Northbrook, Illinois, he will report to Percival Barretto-Ko, senior vice president of international operations.

Mr Barretto-Ko said: "With a population of more than 600 million people facing numerous unmet clinical needs, Latin America is a critical area for Astellas. Rodrigo's deep experience in this region, approach to collaboration and impressive track record in commercial operations will serve Astellas well as we seek to turn innovative science into value for patients."