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Association of European Businesses (AEB) The AEB works through a number of channels to promote the interests of European corporations with operations in Russia. It has a long history in this country, dating back to 1995. Why is a group like the AEB necessary, and what are the main targets on its agenda this year?…

Bharat Biotech International Limited If we first take a step back and look at how Bharat Biotech was established, we see quite a remarkable story. It is rather exceptional to see scientists becoming entrepreneurs. What made you this exception, and what drove you to set up Bharat Biotech? I was based in the US…

Novo Nordisk announced last year the development of an insulin plant in the Kaluga region not far from Moscow. What is the strategic significance of this plant, both for the company and for the Russian patient? One of the most important activities of Novo Nordisk is the establishment of production…

S. Amit & Co India has experienced tremendous growth in its chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Being active for many years in the industry now, how have you seen the market evolving? S. Amit has been particularly active in supplying chemicals to the pharmaceutical industry, so my experience mainly stems from this field. In terms…

Reckitt Benckiser Russia & CIS Many expat managers have used Russia as a stepping-stone, but you have headed this business for an astounding 9 years. What is it about this country and about Reckitt Benckiser’s affiliate here that has prompted you to stay for so long? That is a good question—because in our company, we…

What were the reasons behind the creation of the Cyprus Health Services Promotion Board in 2006 and what have been the main priorities since it was set up? The increasing expansion of medical tourism over the years has raised the need to establish an organisation whose main concern would be…

MSD pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. While your appointment as Managing Director was not a long time ago, you immediately faced the big task to oversee one of the most complicated corporate mergers the local Indian drug industry has seen in recent years. How challenging was the integration of Fulford and Organon for you? One of…

IMEDA IMEDA was founded in 2005, and today counts amongst its members 28 leading international companies in the Russian medical technology sector. What are the main goals of the association today, and what battles is it fighting for its members? The main goal of our association is to represent the international…

Tapasya Engineering Works One trend we have seen taking place over the years is that, today, Indian machines are far better in quality and in par with international standards, than 15 years ago. How have you seen the Indian pharma machinery industry evolving over time, and where does it stand today? India is…

UCB Russia When we first met, you mentioned that you assumed this position in 2009, to help UCB Russia recover from a flat spin in the wake of the financial crisis. What areas did you specifically target for improvement, and how did you turn this affiliate around? The most significant issue that…

Ministry of Health Voivodeships, Polish expenditure on health care system per one resident is still below the European average. In regards to the issue concerning the „expenditure on health care system”, I would like to inform you that the financial plan of the National Health Fund for 2011 provides that costs of health…

PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd PwC is undoubtedly renowned for its strong network of international expertise, but every market still has its own particularities… What is it, that your clients struggle with the most in India? The Indian market is a very price-sensitive market. For companies active in the area of branded generics, this is…