Santen appoints Shigeo Taniuchi as head of European division

Japanese pharma company Santen (TYO: 4536) has appointed Shigeo Taniuchi as head of Santen Europe.

He will manage the company’s European business strategies and operations from April 1. Mr Taniuchi has spent 15 years working at Santen in top-level management and global business leadership, and has served as senior vice president of commercialization for Santen Europe since September 2014. He previously held positions including general manager of corporate planning and corporate development division.

Mr Taniuchi said: "I am very pleased to lead the development of Santen’s business in Europe in order for the company to become one of the major companies of reference in ophthalmology in Europe. I am looking forward to working closely with customers and Santen’s European team, in order to reinforce our presence and become a key player in the European ophthalmic sector. Santen is on the right track for continued growth and expansion with innovative products and services to improve patient vision and quality of life.”