04.29.16
Astellas has named Rodrigo Fernandez as executive director, international business with responsibility for managing Astellas' business in Latin America outside of Brazil. He is based at Astellas' headquarters for the Americas in Northbrook, IL, and reports to Percival Barretto-Ko, senior vice president, international operations.
"With a population of more than 600 million people facing numerous unmet clinical needs, Latin America is a critical area for Astellas," said Mr. Barretto-Ko. "Rodrigo's deep experience in this region, approach to collaboration and impressive track record in commercial operations will serve Astellas well as we seek to turn innovative science into value for patients."
Mr. Fernandez brings more the 20 years of global pharmaceutical experience to Astellas. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading Astellas' business in more than 20 countries in Latin America including distributor and resource management, commercial excellence and the creation of new affiliates and licensing opportunities. Luiz Claudio Dutra will continue as managing director of Astellas Farma Brasil.
Prior to Astellas, Mr. Fernandez led AstraZeneca's business as country president in Central America, the Caribbean, Ecuador and Peru, including a broad network of distributors.
"With a population of more than 600 million people facing numerous unmet clinical needs, Latin America is a critical area for Astellas," said Mr. Barretto-Ko. "Rodrigo's deep experience in this region, approach to collaboration and impressive track record in commercial operations will serve Astellas well as we seek to turn innovative science into value for patients."
Mr. Fernandez brings more the 20 years of global pharmaceutical experience to Astellas. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading Astellas' business in more than 20 countries in Latin America including distributor and resource management, commercial excellence and the creation of new affiliates and licensing opportunities. Luiz Claudio Dutra will continue as managing director of Astellas Farma Brasil.
Prior to Astellas, Mr. Fernandez led AstraZeneca's business as country president in Central America, the Caribbean, Ecuador and Peru, including a broad network of distributors.