Ipsen Appoints Baxalta's Oncology Chief Meek CEO
Executive Summary
Ipsen has appointed Baxalta's head of oncology David Meek as its new CEO, having formerly instigated a search in February. Baxalta's $32bn acquisition by Shire completed at the start of June.
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