Tagged with SME

Canada Linda Tibbits, general manager at Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetics in Canada takes us back to the beginnings of the French company in the country, where its initial success was driven by the harmonic relationship between Pierre Fabre himself and Jean Coutu, founder of Canada’s largest pharmacy network. She further talks portfolio…

Tunisia Riadh Daghfous, managing director of the Tunisian National Pharmacovigilance Center (CNPV), describes the role of the CNPV in side-effect monitoring, pharmacovigilance, and marketing authorizations. CNPV plays a central role in Tunisia’s health system. Could you explain the CNPV’s main operating features, its means and attributions, as well as its interactions…

Canada Matthieu Grosfils, general manager of the Canadian affiliate of Laboratoires Expanscience, a European leader in dermocosmetics, discusses the significance behind the establishment of the affiliate in 2015, the strengths of the company’s flagship Mustela® line, and his strategic priorities for the future growth of the affiliate. You joined Laboratoires Expanscience…

Ukraine Dmytro Popov, the owner, founder and CEO Elfa Group, Ukraine’s leading cosmetics manufacturer, provides his insight into Elfa’s 20-year presence in the Ukrainian market, the company’s international growth strategies and how it can further strengthen its market positioning. Could you begin by introducing yourself and your company? “Our goal is…

Ukraine Victoria Filatova, president and chairperson of the Association of Perfumery and Cosmetics of Ukraine (APCU), discusses her strategic priorities, the association’s main achievements in its six years of existence, and the internationalization of Ukrainian cosmetics companies. What is the role of the APCU and what are your main strategic priorities…

Colombia Carlos and Esteban Arteaga, CEO and Line Manager at Medivelius, a company that distributes European dermocosmetic products of the highest quality in a price driven Colombian market, discuss how their loyalty to skin stores has engendered their success, while highlighting the importance of developing strong ties with dermatologists. Medivelius is…

Switzerland The southern Swiss canton of Ticino does not have the life science reputation of Basel, Zurich or Geneva, but benefits from an open business environment, strategic location, and a thriving network of pharmaceutical SMEs. “Ticino is really a perfect example of the excellence of Swiss SMEs in the pharma industry, as…

Switzerland Treating common skin, hair and scalp conditions with “close to nature” products, the 127-year-old family company Rausch has effective and high quality products, but is working to reposition the brand to engage younger customers. To begin, could you please introduce Rauch and the niche cosmetics segment in which you work?…

Switzerland In the marketing-driven dermocosmetics sector, the Swiss cosmetics association has recently achieved the passage of a strict new law limiting the usage of the “made in Switzerland” claim for cosmetics industry, and is making progress protecting the usage of this very valuable brand in markets around the world. What would…

Switzerland Backed by the Japanese Zeria Group, fast growing gastrointestinal (GI) specialist Tillotts Pharma is looking to acquire further GI assets after its recent USD 200m M&A deal. The company is looking for assets which generate a turnover of EUR 50 – 150 million in Europe and/or Japan, and also to…

Greece John Bouros CEO and founder of Alvion Pharmaceuticals in Greece on the opportunities inherent in any economic crisis, the growth of the Greek generics segment, and his strategy for growth; both domestic and international. Can you please start by telling us how your originally came to found Alvion back in…

Healthcare PharmaBoardroom has spoken to a wide variety of actors at the cutting edge of healthcare digitalization over the past 12 months. Hot topics have included the healthcare industry’s slow reaction to digital trends, new modes of hospital care, homecare, and digitalization’s potential to expand access in remote and underdeveloped areas.…