Who’s Hired? O’Brien To Replace Richards As Mayne Pharma CEO

Plus Hikma Appoints New Board Members And Mallinckrodt Welcomes New CCO

Mayne Pharma has announced the appointment of pharma industry veteran Shawn O’Brien as CEO, replacing outgoing delegate Scott Richards. Plus, Hikma has appointed two new female board members, in line with gender diversity targets set by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

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Shawn O'Brien has over 35 years of pharmaceutical industry experience • Source: Mayne Pharma

Following the retirement of former CEO and managing director Scott Richards, Mayne Pharma has appointed former AstraZeneca executive Shawn O’Brien as successor to the role. Richards, who stepped down from the role and from his position on the board on 1 October, will remain with Mayne until 30 November to ensure a well-managed transition to the new CEO.

O’Brien has over 35 years of pharmaceutical industry experience. He is a founding partner of Key BioPharma Partners, providing advice...

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