Bausch Health Welcomes Two New Members to the Executive Leadership Team
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC)(TSX:BHC) has announced two new additions to its Executive Leadership Team. Jean-Jacques Charhon will join as Chief Financial Officer on August 19, 2024, bringing over 25 years of financial leadership experience from companies like General Electric, Hewlett Packard, Novartis, and Purdue Pharma. Aimee Lenar joined on July 15, 2024, as Executive Vice President, US Pharma, overseeing Salix Pharmaceuticals, Neurology, Generics, Market Access, and Commercial Operations. Lenar has over 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, most recently at Galderma.
CEO Thomas J. Appio expressed confidence that these appointments will drive the company's transformation towards becoming a globally integrated and innovative healthcare company. John Barresi, who served as Interim CFO, will resume his role as SVP, Controller.
- Appointment of experienced CFO with 25+ years in financial leadership
- Addition of new EVP for US Pharma with 20+ years in pharmaceutical industry
- Strengthening of Executive Leadership Team with industry veterans
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LAVAL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / July 19, 2024 / Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC)(TSX:BHC) today announced the appointment of two new members to its Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
Jean-Jacques Charhon ("JJ") will join the Company as Chief Financial Officer on August 19, 2024. JJ has over 25 years of experience in financial leadership roles with public and private companies across healthcare, high tech and services, primarily at General Electric, Hewlett Packard, Novartis and Purdue Pharma. Upon JJ's arrival, John Barresi, the Company's Interim Chief Financial Officer, will resume his role as SVP, Controller.
Aimee Lenar joined the Company on July 15, 2024 as Executive Vice President, US Pharma. Aimee's new role includes leadership of Salix Pharmaceuticals, Bausch Health's gastroenterology (GI) business, as well as Neurology, Generics, Market Access and Commercial Operations. Aimee brings over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, most recently as Head of US Prescription Medicine at Galderma.
"We are delighted to welcome JJ and Aimee to our ELT. They are both proven leaders bringing extensive experience and expertise to their respective roles that will drive our transformation and achieve our ambition to be a globally integrated and innovative healthcare company, trusted and valued by patients, HCPs, employees, and investors," said CEO, Thomas J. Appio. "I want to thank John Barresi for all his hard work and dedication as he stepped in as Interim Chief Financial Officer along with his other responsibilities. I am grateful to have John on the team; he is an integral part of our Financial Leadership Team."
About Jean-Jacques Charhon
On August 19, 2024, JJ will join the Company from Signant Health where he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and was primarily responsible for financial planning and analysis, accounting & controllership, treasury, tax and procurement. JJ has over 25 years of experience in financial leadership roles with public and private companies such as General Electric, Hewlett Packard, Novartis and Purdue Pharma. JJ is passionate about driving business enablement through the finance function for both strategy shaping and operational execution. JJ holds a master's degree in business administration from the Solvay School of Management in Brussels, Belgium.
About Aimee Lenar
Aimee joined the Company from her most recent role as Head of US Prescription Medicine at Galderma. At Galderma, Aimee was responsible for sales, marketing, market access, and business analytics, overseeing both a portfolio of established prescription products and a new immunology asset. Prior to this role, Aimee held leadership roles with AbbVie and Allergan, where she served most recently as a VP and General Manager of CNS. Prior to this role, she was VP Gastroenterology at AbbVie for over 5 years. Aimee has a proven track record across several roles and brings a wealth of marketing and sales execution to Bausch Health. Aimee holds a master's degree in public health from Emory University.
About Bausch Health
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC)(TSX:BHC) is a global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, international pharmaceuticals and eye health, through our controlling ownership of Bausch + Lomb Corporation. Our ambition is to be a globally integrated healthcare company, trusted and valued by patients, HCPs, employees and investors. For more information, visit www.bauschhealth.comand connect with us on LinkedIn.
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