Evotec Appoints Dr. Werner Lanthaler as Chief Executive Officer
Evotec AG announced the appointment of Dr. Werner Lanthaler as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. In his previous position, Dr. Lanthaler served as Chief Financial Officer of Intercell AG. In this role, he was also responsible for business development and Marketing & Sales.
Previously, Dr. Lanthaler served as Director of the Federation of Austrian Industry and as Senior Management Consultant at the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. He holds a doctorate in economics from Vienna University, earned his Master's degrees from Harvard University, and holds a degree in Psychology.
Dr. Flemming Ørnskov, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Evotec, stated: "Dr. Lanthaler is an ideal candidate to be CEO of Evotec at this juncture. His experience in building a highly successful company, his impressive track record in business and corporate development, and his strong sense for the creation of shareholder value are a perfect match with Evotec's strategy to transform itself into a streamlined biopharmaceutical company. In summary, he brings all the skills and experience needed in order to adapt and shape Evotec's strategy and move the Company to the next level of success."
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