Warwick Smith has stepped down from his position as director general of the British Generic Manufacturers Association and British Biosimilars Association and has been replaced by new CEO Mark Samuels, the BGMA has announced today. Smith is retiring from the role after 25 years at the helm of the off-patent industry association.
Samuels Replaces Smith As BGMA Chief
Warwick Smith Steps Down After 25 Years As Head Of UK Association
Warwick Smith has stepped down as head of the British Generic Manufacturers Association and British Biosimilars Association, to be replaced by Mark Samuels as CEO.

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