People On The Move: Appointments At Viatris, HFMA, Biofarma

A round up of the latest appointments in the health and wellness sector: Viatris names Scott Smith CEO as it prepares to exit OTC; the UK's Health Food Manufacturers' Association plans leadership change; Italy's Biofarma hires ex-Almirall CEO to lead company.

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Viatris Inc has named Scott Smith as its new CEO, effective from 1 April 2023. He will replace as CEO Michael Gottler, who has led the company since November 2020.

Formerly president of BioAtla Inc, and a member of the Viatris board since December 2022, Smith has been appointed to lead the Pittsburgh, PA-based firm as it executes a

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