Tagged with distribution

Turkey Cem Kolak, founder and managing director of BL Turkey, the only Turkish Third Party Logistics (3PL) firm 100 percent dedicated to the biopharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, leverages his pioneering experience to provide insights into the development of this niche in Turkey, while sharing with us his ambitions for BL…

Hong Kong Tim Collins of DCH Auriga outlines the Asia-Pacific healthcare distribution landscape, DCH’s expansion plans and what Hong Kong offers as a regional headquarters.   After 14 years with LF Asia, you joined DCH and were actively involved in the recent acquisition. What are the key learnings that you are bringing…

regulation Chinese ecommerce behemoths Alibaba and JD.com are being used to buy and sell tens of thousands of prescription medicines, skirting regulations in what is a legal grey area. According to a recent Financial Times report, dozens of listings from third party vendors – mainly pharmacies – for drugs such as…

Hong Kong Zuellig Pharma’s Andi Umbricht discusses the distributor’s deep commitment to Asia, the adoption of new technologies, and emerging trends within the Hong Kong and Asian distribution markets. Zuellig Pharma has a long tradition in Asia. What capabilities have you developed over the years in the region? Zuellig Pharma started operations…

Hong Kong Matthew Man, CEO of Hong Kong cold chain monitoring technology specialist Myndar, expounds on the company’s formation, its differentiating factors, and countering resistance to new innovations in the healthcare sector.   How did you identify the niche in the market for your cold chain monitoring technologies? I founded Myndar back…

Cyprus Varnavas Varnava, the founder and director of Biotronics, highlights the importance of diversification when operating in a small market, as well as discloses his future plans for the company and the competitive advantage that makes Biotronics the partner of choice for leading medical technology companies, aiming to venture into the…

Hong Kong Colman Chan, CEO of ophthalmology specialist Skyview Optical, outlines recent developments in the Hong Kong eyecare market, Skyview’s evolution as a distributor and how it can foster greater links with Mainland China. What have been some of Skyview Optical’s main achievements and milestones since its establishment? Since creating the company…

Malaysia Lim Teng Chyuan, president of the Malaysian Association for Pharmaceutical Suppliers (MAPS), discusses the association’s role in solving and supporting its members with the numerous regulatory issues and compliance requirements in Malaysia. He also details his position as managing director at Somedico, a local importer and distributor, and the diverse…

China Simon Yam, managing director of Geodis Greater China, shares the importance of the Greater China region to Geodis globally, the region’s strong performance and growth, the strategic importance of the healthcare and life sciences sector to their business, and the value-added, niche services and solutions they are committed to offering…

Cyprus Nicos Karoullas, managing director at Pharmaceutical Trading, explains the unique story of the company created by his father in Famagusta and its life-changing relocation to Larnaca. He also showcases the important of business partnerships in the island and how they are the key factor to grow a business. Pharmaceutical Trading…

Cyprus With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, George Limbouris, general manager and founder of third-party logistics provider PharmaLink, has a clear vision on how to establish PharmaLink as the ideal partner for all pharmaceutical companies working in Cyprus and how he wants to lead the company through…

Cyprus Pantis Papaloizou, managing director of the family company CG Papaloisou Ltd, gives his insights on the healthcare changes that will happen in Cyprus and their impact for local importers of innovative medicines. He also highlights the key role of Papaloisou in the local market and how he plans to strengthen…