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Ireland The UK’s decision to leave the EU in Summer 2016 sent shockwaves throughout Europe and left neighbouring countries struggling to interpret what ‘Brexit’ means for them. Ireland, as the UK’s closest neighbour both culturally and geographically, could stand to benefit from the decision in the medium- to long-term, especially in…

Mexico President and CEO of Grupo ENESA, Jaime Chico Pardo breaks down the private capital fund’s core investment pillars—centered on active management and driving long-term value—while elaborating on the flourishing opportunities where technology and healthcare intersect, and how this marriage serves to close Mexico’s encroaching healthcare gaps. Jaime, can you start…

Taiwan Hong-Jen Chang, former Deputy Minister of Health and current CEO and Chairman of the YFY Biotech Management Company, a Taiwan-based VC fund which has been playing an instrumental role in the development of Taiwan’s biotech industry, provides insights into his investment approach and documents the key success factors to prioritize…

Greece Michalis Massourakis, Chief Economist at the Federation of Greek Industries (SEV) provides his expert insights on the roles and functions of the organization, the economic and political situation in Greece, and how the country is managing to implement policies to boost the economy and transition out of the crisis. To…

Switzerland Italian-speaking Swiss canton Ticino outperforms most regions within Europe, yet still lags behind the high-flying cantons of Northern Switzerland. Stefano Rizzi, director of the canton’s economic division, discusses its economic development strategy and the important role that the life sciences sector plays within it. Ticino is the Italian-speaking region of…

Greece Vassilios Katsos, President & CEO of Pharmathen, articulates the philosophy that has led to the company’s strong market positioning: innovation, internationalization and investment. Based on this triumvirate of strategies, he describes Pharmathen’s ability to keep pace with the global market while maintaining a focus on R&D and operational excellence. As one…

Switzerland With a population of only 350,000, Ticino has a remarkably well developed pharmaceutical cluster. FIT Chairman Giorgio Calderari explains that the cluster’s key strength lies in the diverse range of capabilities which its members are able to offer as contract services to one another, and of course other interested third…

Greece General Manager of the Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies (SFEE), Mihalis Himonas speaks about his role spearheading Greece’s main pharma association, the contribution of the pharma industry to GDP, market access challenges, and solutions for creating a sustainable healthcare environment. As the organization representing the united voice of the pharmaceutical…

Philippines Basic Philippines country facts The Philippines is among the world’s fastest growing economies. The Philippines’ economic performance for 2016 was steady, with GDP up almost a whole percentage point on 2015. Most of the Philippines’ wealth is centred in the capital Manila, with other, more rural areas, significantly poorer. The…

Ireland Aidan Meagher, Tax Partner & Irish Life Sciences Lead for EY Ireland, discusses EY’s extensive consulting work, including their efforts to promote entrepreneurship in Ireland, the changing landscape facing the medtech industry in the country as well as how Ireland can work to make itself an even more attractive destination…

Switzerland As the largest privately owned pharmaceutical company in Switzerland, IBSA remains committed to continuing to invest and manufacture in Switzerland. Head of Swiss Business Operations Maleša Ulrico Sidjanski, MSc ETH, discusses the company’s current priorities, values, and upcoming investments.   What other mid-sized multinational pharmaceutical companies present in over 80…

Taiwan Chih-Kung Lee, Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) provides insights into Taiwan’s “new economic model” recently established by the new government to boost the country’s economic growth and ensure Taiwan renews its role as an innovation pioneer. He also documents the crucial role that the pharmaceutical…