People In The News: Tracking The Latest Industry Personnel Moves

Former CMS Administrator Don Berwick joins think tank Center for American Progress as senior fellow. Elan announces the upcoming departure of CEO Kelly Martin. More personnel announcements in this month’s column.

Elan Corp. plc announces that by May 1, CEO Kelly Martin will “have successfully completed his commitment and overall duty as CEO to the company.” He has held the position since January 2003. The board of directors is continuing efforts to find a successor. Martin was part of a shareholder proxy fight in 2010 that put his management of the company in the crossfire Also see "Shareholder, Board Battles Heats Up at Elan" - Pink Sheet, 8 September, 2010..

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