Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ): Sobi appoints Kirsti

New Post Public Reply Private Reply Replies (0) Message Board
News Desk 2018
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ): Sobi appoints Kirsti Gjellan as Senior Vice President Manufacturing Operations

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) (Sobi) today announced that Kirsti Gjellan has been appointed Senior Vice President Manufacturing Operations. Gjellan joins Sobi from global pharmaceutical company Pfizer where she has been Managing Director and Site Leader at the Strängnäs site for Pfizer Health AB as well as Member of the Pfizer Health AB Board. A Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Technology, Kirsti Gjellan brings a strong track record from leading positions within both Pfizer and AstraZeneca. She has experience from working both with quality and manufacturing and her achievements have been both internally and externally awarded. In 2006 Gjellan was honoured with Pfizer's John Mitchell Quality Award and in 2013 she was named Swedish Pharma Profile of the Year. "We are delighted to welcome Kirsti to Sobi", said Geoffrey McDonough, President and CEO at Sobi. "Kirsti will continue to build on the legacy of our biologics manufacturing organisation, and to prepare us for our future products for patients with rare diseases. Kirsti will also be a great addition to our senior leadership team." "I'm very much looking forward to my new role and to, together with Sobi's Leadership team and all new colleagues, work to bring new therapies for rare diseases to patients who don't have access to medicines today," said Kirsti Gjellan. Kirsti Gjellan will join Sobi in September 2014. She takes over after Lena Nyström who will retire later this year. --- About Sobi Sobi is an international specialty healthcare company dedicated to rare diseases. Our mission is to develop and deliver innovative therapies and services to improve the lives of patients. The product portfolio is primarily focused on Inflammation and Genetic diseases, with two late stage biological development projects within Haemophilia. We also market a portfolio of specialty and rare disease products for partner companies. Sobi is a pioneer in biotechnology with world-class capabilities in protein biochemistry and biologics manufacturing. In 2013, Sobi had total revenues of SEK 2.2 billion ($334 M) and about 550 employees. The share (STO: SOBI) is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. More information is available at www.sobi.com. For more information - not for publication   Media relations Investor relations Oskar Bosson, Head of Jörgen Winroth, Vice President, Head of Investor Communications Relations T: +46 70 410 71 80  T: +1 347-224-0819, +1 212-579-0506, +46 8 697 2135 oskar.bosson@sobi.com jorgen.winroth@sobi.com The above information was released for public distribution on 26 May 2014, at 15:30 CET. [HUG#1788500]

Scroll down for more posts ▼

Top 10 Most Recent News Articles

Varda Space's Dual Launch Signals Orbital Ambitions

Updated Category News Views 5

It's not every day you see two commercial rockets heading to orbit on the same ride, but that's precisely what Varda Space Industries just pulled off. With the W-8 and W-9 vehicles blasting off together, Varda is positioning itself for a leap in orbital operations. They've hitched a ride aboard SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission, and this is more than just a double...

Continue Reading
Mitsubishi's Q3 Sales: SUVs Up, Mirage Out

Updated Category News Views 4

You ever notice how the market treats innovation and tradition like they’re these ever-spinning plates in a circus act? Take Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA). Their third-quarter report's got me both nodding in approval and scratching my head. Sure, they sold 18,543 vehicles—down 5.6% from the previous year. But don’t write 'em off just yet. The slumping...

Continue Reading
Sports Research Joins Costco: Creatine Mix Available

Updated Category News Views 4

Breaking Into the Big League: Sports Research Hits Costco When a company's product finds its way onto Costco's shelves, you know they're not just playing in the minor leagues anymore. This October, Sports Research® made a bold move into the retail giant's sports nutrition section with their new Creatine + Electrolytes powder. It's not their first rodeo when it comes to...

Continue Reading
Texas A&M-San Antonio's Research Expansion Momentum

Updated Category News Views 4

Texas A&M-San Antonio's Rising Research Ambitions A rainy day in San Antonio and Texas A&M University-San Antonio seems to have set the stage for more than just another semester of record enrollment. They’ve just rolled in with an exhilarating $8 million in external grants this fiscal year, more than doubling last year’s haul of $3.6 million, in a bid to push their...

Continue Reading
Managed Connectivity: Key to Modern Multifamily Living

Updated Category News Views 5

Connectivity Runs the Modern Show Imagine moving into a shiny new apartment, where the biggest hassle isn't unpacking boxes but ensuring your gadgets get online smoothly. That's the reality of today's multifamily living, where the internet is more than a utility—it's the backbone of modern life. And if you think it's just about offering internet access, you're missing...

Continue Reading
Li-Fire Expands Fire Safety Amid Rising Battery Risks

Updated Category News Views 7

A Crunchy Look at New Fire Safety Moves Well, folks, here's a twist we didn't see coming but sure makes sense in today's electrifying business landscape. Li-Fire, the big brains behind lithium battery fire suppression, is spreading its wings nationwide, or at least its wholesale and distribution programs are. And right ahead of National Fire Safety Week no less—talk...

Continue Reading
Fiber Giants Unite to Boost Connectivity in Montana

Updated Category News Views 4

Montana's Broadband Transformation Takes a Leap Folks in Northwest Montana, take note. Vero Fiber and MontanaSky have tied the knot, officially sealing a merger that doesn't just unite two reputable broadband providers but promises to shake up the internet game across the region. Just ask anyone who's tried to stream a movie during peak hours in Flathead Valley. A...

Continue Reading
Cannatrol and Veterans Nonprofit Unite for Healing

Updated Category News Views 4

Veterans Find a New Ally in Cannabis Tech When two distinct worlds collide for a cause, it can create waves of change much bigger than simple collaboration. That's exactly what's happening with Cannatrol and Operation Green Healing, a partnership that could redefine support for our veterans. Cannatrol, renowned for its groundbreaking post-harvest cannabis technology, has...

Continue Reading
Nelson-Jameson Boosts Cold Storage in California Move

Updated Category News Views 4

An Icy Boost for the West Coast Dairy Player Every now and then, a company gets its cold storage game just right. Nelson-Jameson has added fresh muscle to its Turlock facility in California, making waves with serious logistical upgrades. The company's dogged pursuit of better operational efficiency in dairy processing isn't just about bragging rights. It's plain old good...

Continue Reading
SaponiQ Reinvents Body Care with Botanical Soap Bars

Updated Category News Views 4

Breaking Through with Simple Innovation I'll be the first to say it's not every day you hear about a soap company trying to shake things up in body care like it’s a tech startup, but here’s SaponiQ taking a wild swing at it with their lineup of botanical cleansing bars. These things are whipped up in their own U.S.-based facility using some fancy cold-process...

Continue Reading

Top 5 Most Recently Viewed Articles

ParaZero Technologies Expands Market with Strategic ABOT Partnership

Updated Category News Views 106

ParaZero Technologies Takes Flight with New Partnership ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PRZO), an innovative aerospace firm specializing in safety systems for unmanned aircraft, is excited to announce a significant milestone—the company has secured its inaugural order under the new ABOT-PZ brand. This achievement comes under a strategic collaboration with ABOT, a...

Continue Reading
GE Vernov Earnings Reveal Investors' Future Prospects

Updated Category News Views 105

Anticipating GE Vernov's Earnings Report GE Vernov (NYSE: GEV) is set to announce its quarterly earnings, providing a moment of excitement for investors keen to gauge its financial performance. Investors are particularly eager to see if the company can exceed analyst projections. Analysts are predicting an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.54, indicating a significant focus...

Continue Reading
Natural Resource Partners Reveals Q3 2024 Earnings Call Plans

Updated Category News Views 58

Natural Resource Partners Plans Upcoming Earnings Conference Call Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NYSE: NRP), based in Houston, is gearing up to share its financial results for the third quarter of 2024. This announcement aims to inform stakeholders about the upcoming earnings conference call, a significant event for the company and its investors. Details of the Earnings...

Continue Reading
Concerns Rise Over Elon Musk's Proposed Compensation Package

Updated Category News Views 272

Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Proposal Faces Opposition The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) is gearing up to vote against Elon Musk's proposed $1 trillion compensation package for his role as CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA). This decision comes in response to the significant concerns raised by shareholders and proxy advisory firms regarding the...

Continue Reading
McCormick & Company Set to Engage at Consumer Analyst Summit

Updated Category News Views 111

McCormick & Company to Present at Major Culinary Conference HUNT VALLEY, Md. — McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a leading name in the flavor industry, is set to participate in an important culinary-focused event, the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference. This esteemed conference takes place at 5:00 p.m. ET, on a noteworthy February day. At...

Continue Reading