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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…

Canada Michel Lavoie, president & CEO of Dermtek Pharma in Canada, discusses the family-owned company’s track record of success over the past three decades, the emphasis they place on R&D and product development, with successful brands like Ombrelle and Reversa, and his commitment to growing Dermtek Pharma as a truly Canadian,…

Poland Adam Czerw, country manager of LEO Pharma Poland, discusses the impressive growth of the affiliate, especially since the global 2016 purchase of Astellas’ dermatology portfolio, as well as the encouraging development of LEO’s first ever reimbursed product on the Polish market. Furthermore, he highlights the key steps to further reward…

Canada Wendy Adams, general manager of Galderma Canada, outlines the main achievements of the affiliate since 2013, the best practices she can share with Galderma globally when it comes to managing the company’s three business segments, the strong relationships with dermatologists and other healthcare practitioners she has built, and the significance…

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…

Brazil Haig Yeghiaian, country manager of LEO Pharma Brazil, details his strategic mission and objectives since he took over the helm of the affiliate in November 2016 as well as the key opportunities and structural rooms for improvement he identifies within the promising Brazilian dermatology area, before highlighting how he wants…

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…

Colombia David Torres, general manager of NAOS Colombia, one of the country’s most innovative firms, discusses the inherent challenges in the skincare industry and the specificities of the Colombian market, while highlighting the importance of institutional collaboration to raise skin-related issues and the affiliate’s priorities to further expand its footprint in…

Indonesia Holger Welters, President Director at Beiersdorf Indonesia, discusses the ambitious growth plan for emerging markets that is propelling the company to new heights and sheds light on the importance of bringing high quality skincare solutions to Indonesia through Nivea® and Hansaplast®. Mr. Welters, you have been President Director of Beiersdorf’s…

Taiwan Ken-Shwo Dai, president and CEO of Visgeneer, explains his biotech’s expertise in medtech, skincare, gene therapy and diagnostics, as well as his plans to take the company public. Can you introduce yourself and Visgeneer to our readers? What have been the main milestones for the company so far? “Visgeneer believes that…

Mexico In charge of transforming the Monterrey-based family business of dermatological distribution into a Mexican corporate success story, Carlos de Kruyff, shares some of his most pertinent insights on the industry. He speaks about the company’s history and innovative commercialization scheme, the transformative regulatory landscape today, as well as their role…

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?…