Interview: Almirall CEO Guenter Plots 'Play To Win' Future

Peter Guenter has steadied the ship at Almirall, and after seven months in the role he outlines his vision for the company in his first exclusive interview as CEO of Spain's largest pharma company.

Almirall headquarters
Guenter has high hopes for Almirall • Source: Almirall

Peter Guenter has just finalized his five-year plan for Almirall SA after taking time to understand the company in his first seven months as CEO. In his first exclusive interview since joining the company, he tells Scrip about his vision for the dermatology-focused, family-controlled Spanish company.

When Guenter's appointment was announced, Almirall was reeling from damaging developments in its US business which had dragged down its...

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