Sanofi's search for a new CEO to replace Olivier Brandicourt, who has decided to retire, has ended with the appointment of Paul Hudson, head of pharma at Novartis AG, to its top post.
Hudson To Succeed Brandicourt As Sanofi CEO
All change at the top for Sanofi which has poached Novartis pharma chief Paul Hudson to succeed Olivier Brandicourt as CEO.

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