Golden Age Health PTE. LTD. is thrilled to announce the appointment of Francis Wan as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1st, 2024. Francis brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record from his distinguished career in the biopharmaceutical industry. Notable achievements include his role as President APAC ex Japan at Biogen, where he established the region from scratch and led significant market expansions and innovative product launches. Prior to Biogen, Francis served as Vice President of Corporate Development at Cardinal Health, where he was instrumental in executing major acquisitions that expanded the company’s global footprint. His tenure at Boehringer Ingelheim as General Manager of CHC Greater China saw him integrating traditional Chinese medicine with modern healthcare solutions, significantly boosting the division’s growth. Before that, Francis spent more than 10 years in China in both financial and commercial leadership positions with Merck (MSD) and Schering Plough contributed significantly to the high growth periods of both companies in China.
Michel Vounatsos, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, remarked, “Francis’s extensive experience, particularly during our time together at Merck in China and at Biogen, assures me of his capacity to lead with vision and integrity. His deep market understanding, and strategic prowess will drive our next phase of growth. At Golden Age Health, we are committed to redefining patient access to medicine, overcoming limitations. With Francis at the helm, patient access will become the priority of the company, anywhere and at any time.”
Yossi BenAmram, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, added, “Francis’s global experience and success track record is invaluable as we aim to assist our pharma partners in successfully launching their specialty drugs in China, APAC, and other parts of the world for the benefit of patients.
Francis is a Monmouth University alumnus, holding both Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certifications, which enhance his leadership in financial and strategic planning.
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