Almirall appoints Peter Guenter as new CEO
Following the succession plan initiated more than a year ago, when Eduardo Sanchiz expressed his wish to devote more time to his family and other interests, the Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr. Peter Guenter as CEO of Almirall effective October 1st, 2017.
Peter Guenter joins us from Sanofi, where he has worked for the last 22 years, most recently as Executive Vice President Diabetes and Cardiovascular Global Business Unit. During his tenure at Sanofi, he held many senior positions including Vice President Eastern Europe and Northern Europe, Vice President Business Management and Support, General Manager Germany, Senior Vice President Europe, Executive Vice President Global Commercial Operations and Executive Vice President General Medicine and Emerging Markets. Before joining Sanofi, he held different positions in sales and marketing at Smith Kline and Ciba Geigy.
“I am particularly satisfied that we have been able to attract Peter Guenter to Almirall. He is a truly global leader and brings a wealth of experience in US, Europe and Emerging Markets. I am convinced he will bring what is needed to develop Almirall to the next level”, said Jorge Gallardo, Chairman of the Board of Almirall.
“I am excited and eager to join Almirall as CEO. The company has a clearly defined and sound strategy and has the determination and means to execute this strategy, putting the patients and customers at the center of everything we do. Together with my team, I am convinced we will be able to fully unlock the value of Almirall”, said Peter Guenter.
Peter Guenter is Belgian and holds a Master’s Degree in Physical Education from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Ghent.
Eduardo Sanchiz has been in Almirall for thirteen years and was appointed CEO in July 2011. We very much appreciate his efforts and contribution to the company, particularly for his leadership in the strategic transformation process. We wish him all the best in the future.
Eduardo and Peter will transition during the month of September.
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