Ex Shire CEO Ornskov Resurfaces To Lead Skin Group Galderma
Executive Summary
A group of investors has bought Nestlé Skin Health, renamed it Galderma to capitalize on its legacy in dermatology and put M&A veteran, former Shire CEO Flemming Ornskov, at its helm.
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