Daiichi Sankyo Names Hiroyuki Okuzawa as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Succeeding Sunao Manabe
Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Daiichi Sankyo
MunichBiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeuticsPharmaceuticalBiopharmaDescription
Daiichi Sankyo has announced the appointment of Hiroyuki Okuzawa as the new CEO, effective April 1, 2025, following a recommendation by the nomination committee to strengthen the management structure and achieve strategic goals. This leadership transition aligns with the company's preparations for the final year of its current five-year business plan in 2025, as well as its roadmap for the financial years 2026 (FY26) to FY30.
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