Akorn Selects Doug Boothe As CEO

Around two weeks after announcing that the firm was seeking a new CEO, Akorn has chosen former president of Impax’ generics division, Doug Boothe, to lead the US firm.

Acorn
Akorn names new CEO to start in 2019 • Source: Shutterstock

Akorn has named Doug Boothe as president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1 January 2019, shortly after announcing that head Raj Rai had “decided to retire”.

On December 7, Akorn said it had “engaged in a formal search for a new CEO to lead the company...

Generics Bulletin Podcast

Stay ahead of every shift in generics and biosimilars.

Generics Bulletin brings you the latest updates that matter for the off-patent industry.

More from Leadership

UK Invests £28m In NHS AI, But Industry Says Procurement And Training Will Determine Success - C5

 
• By 

The UK government has said it will invest almost £30m ($40.4m) in AI technologies to modernize the NHS and reduce wait times – but for the medtech sector, the devil will be in the details.

UK Invests £28m In NHS AI, But Industry Says Procurement And Training Will Determine Success - C4

 
• By 

The UK government has said it will invest almost £30m ($40.4m) in AI technologies to modernize the NHS and reduce wait times – but for the medtech sector, the devil will be in the details.

Wagner Adds Germany To Role As Stada Simplifies Structure

Steffen Wagner has taken over as Stada’s head of Germany, adding to his existing responsibilities in Europe, after Eelco Ockers stepped down from the role. Ockers’ departure comes as German generics giant Stada restructures its business to bring its branded and consumer health interests into closer alignment as part of a more streamlined model.

More from Generics Bulletin

UK Invests £28m In NHS AI, But Industry Says Procurement And Training Will Determine Success - C10

 
• By 

The UK government has said it will invest almost £30m ($40.4m) in AI technologies to modernize the NHS and reduce wait times – but for the medtech sector, the devil will be in the details.

UK Invests £28m In NHS AI, But Industry Says Procurement And Training Will Determine Success - C9

 
• By 

The UK government has said it will invest almost £30m ($40.4m) in AI technologies to modernize the NHS and reduce wait times – but for the medtech sector, the devil will be in the details.

UK Invests £28m In NHS AI, But Industry Says Procurement And Training Will Determine Success - C8

 
• By 

The UK government has said it will invest almost £30m ($40.4m) in AI technologies to modernize the NHS and reduce wait times – but for the medtech sector, the devil will be in the details.