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Sanofi Appoints UK GM and Medical Chair

Fry brings more than 20 years of pharmaceutical experience

Hugo Fry has been appointed general manager for the UK, Sanofi and general manager Sanofi Pasteur for the UK & Ireland. Also, Dr. Hubert Bland was appointed UK Medical Chair and Medical Head of Diabetes and Cardiovascular for the UK & Ireland.

Mr. Fry has more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has held various global and regional management, commercial and strategic roles. Previously he served as chief marketing officer for Sanofi Pasteur MSD (SPMSD), leading the commercial effort for the European Vaccine Joint Venture. He brings experience in commercial leadership, and delivering growth and driving performance in healthcare.
 
Mr. Hubert joins the company from TMC Pharma, where he served as vice president of Medical since 2013. Prior to this, he held medical leadership positions at Pfizer, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Linde and the University of Surrey’s Clinical Research Centre.
 
Mr. Fry said, “I am honored to be appointed as General Manager for the UK. I am proud and motivated to lead our more than 1,800 UK colleagues, who continuously demonstrate their commitment to serving the people whose lives we touch. Our ambition in the UK is to be a partner in improving the nation’s health. We are dedicated to leveraging the unique diversity of our portfolio and strength of our pipeline to empower people to live life to the fullest.”
 
Mr. Bland added, “The UK healthcare system is under constant pressure therefore the demand for new and effective treatments, services and solutions is ever-increasing. An effective medical function within Sanofi is vital to ensure we are there for people in the moments that matter. I am committed to leading a team that functions at the highest level of quality standards and adds significant value to healthcare professionals and other relevant stakeholders on behalf of Sanofi in the UK.”

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