Generic Association’s New CEO Signals Focus On Communications

Dan Leonard Replaces Chip Davis At US AAM

Dan Leonard’s communications background, in addition to his policy expertise, may prove useful for the Association for Accessible Medicines as it navigates ongoing market and public policy challenges.

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Dan Leonard will replace Chip Davis, who left the AAM in February after nearly five years • Source: Shutterstock

At a time when the generic industry is paying more attention to messaging outside and inside policy circles, its primary trade association chose a communications specialist as its new CEO.

Dan Leonard, who has been president and CEO of the National Pharmaceutical Council since 2008, will take the same position...

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