Roche Diagnostics CEO Schinecker Will Succeed Schwan As A New Chapter Unfolds

The Swiss drug maker is preparing for a smooth transition in 2023, appointing 20-year Roche veteran and diagnostic chief Thomas Schinecker as its next chief executive as Severin Schwan becomes chairman.

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Roche is transitioning leadership to a new CEO • Source: Shutterstock

Roche Holding AG is planning for a smooth leadership transition in March 2023 when Diagnostic CEO Thomas Schinecker will succeed longtime CEO Severin Schwan, who will step into the role of chairman as current chairman Christoph Franz steps down. The appointment of a leader from Europe and coming out of the diagnostics business is in line with the Swiss company's track record.

The appointment, announced during the firm’s midyear sales and earnings call on 21 July, will put another longtime Roche executive...

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