Novartis has chosen its former global head of mergers and acquisitions, Keren Haruvi, to take over from Carol Lynch as president of Sandoz US and head of North America from the start of 2021.
Haruvi Takes Charge Of Sandoz North America
Takes Over From Carol Lynch As Leader In US And Canada
Novartis has appointed its former global head of M&A, Keren Haruvi, to take over from Carol Lynch as president of Sandoz US and head of North America.

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