Takeda Appoints Jostein Davidsen Head of Emerging Markets
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Nycomed, a Takeda Company, today announced that Jostein Davidsen has been
appointed Head of Emerging Markets in addition to his current role as Area Head
of Russia/CIS. He will report to Frank Morich, EVP, International Operations
(Americas/Europe), Takeda Pharmaceuticals International, and CEO of Nycomed. The
appointment is effective immediately.
Nycomed's presence in Emerging Markets was a key driver for Takeda to acquire
Nycomed at the end of September 2011. These fast-growing markets are an
important lever to achieve Takeda's sustainable growth aspirations as outlined
in the 2011-2013 Mid-Range-Plan. The Emerging Markets Region comprises
Russia/CIS, Latin America, Middle East-Turkey-Africa, and South Asia.
"Jostein's strong track record of leading Russia/CIS over the past 17 years
makes him an ideal candidate for this position." said Frank Morich, EVP,
International Operations (Americas/Europe), Takeda Pharmaceuticals International
and CEO, Nycomed. "His extensive knowledge of the industry, combined with vision
and tenacity, has propelled Russia/CIS to become one of Nycomed's top revenue
contributors."
Jostein Davidsen has been leading the legacy Nycomed Russia/CIS area since
1994. Since then, the region has grown into the company's largest market. Today,
Nycomed: a Takeda Company is among the top 10 companies in sales in Russia and
all of the CIS pharmaceutical markets and has outpaced average market growth
more than two times in the last decade. In 2010, Russia/CIS had total sales of
?479 million, growing by 31% in local currencies. The company has established
itself as a preferred partner for international pharmaceutical companies in
Russia/CIS. Nycomed is investing in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in
Yaroslavl, making it one of the first international companies in Russia to take
such a step.
About Nycomed: a Takeda Company
Nycomed is a Takeda company since end of September 2011. Takeda is a research-
based global company with its main focus on pharmaceuticals. The combined
company has an active commercial presence in the therapeutic areas of metabolic
diseases, gastroenterology, oncology, cardiovascular health, CNS diseases,
inflammatory and immune disorders, respiratory diseases and pain management.
Takeda's traditional strengths in North America, Japan, and the rest of Asia,
are now complemented by Nycomed's position in Europe and the high growth
emerging markets. The combined company has a presence in more than 70 countries
worldwide, and ranked 12th by global Rx sales, 14th in the BRIC countries and
18th in Europe.
About Takeda
As the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan and one of the global leaders of
the industry, Takeda is committed to strive towards better health for patients
worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Additional information about
Takeda is available through its corporate website,www.takeda.com.
Contact
Nycomed Corporate Communications
Phone: +41 44 555 1510
Tobias Cottmann
Phone: +41 44 555 1501
tobias.cottmann(at)nycomed.com
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