Ferring's New Chief Falk Talks

Ferring announced this morning (Oct. 31) that Michel Pettigrew is retiring as president of the executive board and will be succeeded by CSO Per Falk. The two spoke to Scrip recently and outlined the Swiss-based firm's future strategy.

Per Falk
Per Falk promoted to top job at Ferring • Source: Ferring

Ferring Pharmaceuticals AS has plumped for a scientist – Per Falk – to take over the reins when Michel Pettigrew steps down as president of the executive board at the end of the year and the Swede is keen to consolidate the company's leading role in women's healthcare and expand in new areas by embracing advances in gene therapy and the microbiome.

Pettigrew and Falk met up with Scrip in London recently to talk about plans for the future for Ferring which has made considerable progress under the former's leadership. Pettigrew joined...

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