SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGNT ), a leader of specialty pharmaceutical products with an emphasis on the injectable market, today announced that its current EVP and Chief Legal Officer Michael Logerfo has been appointed President, effective April 15, 2015.
"Michael has been an integral part of Sagent's management team since very early in the company's history," said Frank Kung, Chairman. "He has played a significant role in the evolution of our unique business model and has developed strong relationships across our supply chain. Michael has been instrumental in advancing many key strategic initiatives and driving the profitable growth of the business. I look forward to working with Michael and the rest of the team as we pursue the next stage of Sagent's corporate evolution."
In his new role as President, Mr. Logerfo will lead the Company's Executive Management Committee, will continue to have primary responsibility over the Company's strategic business development and legal functions, and will report to the Chairman of the Board.
"I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to achieve Sagent's tremendous potential and create value for all of our stakeholders," said Michael Logerfo. "We have established an exceptional foundation in the generic injectable market. Today, with favorable industry dynamics, a growing portfolio, an unparalleled product pipeline, and a dedicated team focused on executing our strategy, we are very well positioned to achieve continued growth both organically and through external opportunities."
Mr. Logerfo, 50, has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Sagent since March 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Logerfo had served as Corporate Vice President since March 2007, Chief Legal Officer since April 2010, and Secretary since September 2010. From March 2007 to August 2008, Mr. Logerfo served as Chief Operating Officer of the former KSCP joint venture, now Sagent (China) Pharmaceuticals (SCP). From October 1999 to January 2006, Mr. Logerfo held the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer of Flavine Holding Co. and its affiliates, a privately held group engaged in the development and sale of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Mr. Logerfo also has been a lawyer in private practice. Mr. Logerfo is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey, and he received a BA in Government and a JD from Georgetown University.
About Sagent Pharmaceuticals
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., founded in 2006, is a global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing, sourcing and marketing pharmaceutical products, with a specific emphasis on injectables. Sagent has created a unique, global network of resources, comprising rapid development capabilities, sophisticated manufacturing and innovative drug delivery technologies, resulting in an extensive and rapidly expanding pharmaceutical product portfolio that fulfills the evolving needs of patients.
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