Who’s Hired? George and Yanai Join Amneal’s Board

Major Changes Also Made At Latvia’s Olainfarm

Two familiar industry figures have bolstered Amneal’s board, while Latvia’s Olanfarm has turned to a Sanofi executive for external expertise. Meanwhile, both Taro and Pfenex are recruiting CFOs.

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Amneal has added considerable industry experience to its board • Source: Shutterstock

The former leaders of two of the world’s largest generics companies have joined the board of Amneal Pharmaceuticals. Ex-Sandoz divisional head and CEO Jeff George has become a director on the US firm’s board, as has former Teva CEO Shlomo Yanai.

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