Danish biotech company Egalet appoints new chairman and new CEO
Michael Fiorini (59) is the former CEO of The East Asiatic Company and a senior executive with A.P. Møller Mærsk.
Seppo Mäkinen remains a member of Egalet's board of directors with Regina Hodits, Atlas Venture, Francesco De Rubertis, Index Ventures and Jan-Eric Österlund, QueQuoin Holdings.
In addition, Egalet has employed Peter Nordkild (52) as its new Chief Executive Officer. Peter Nordkild was previously Chief Commercial Officer of the listed Danish biotech company Pharmexa. Before joining Pharmexa, he held a position as Senior Vice President with Ferring Pharmaceuticals..
Peter Nordkild will supersede Jan Quistgaard, a co-founder and co-owner of Egalet, during September. Jan Quistgaard will continue as external advisor to the management of Egalet.
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