Garnier says a fond farewell to Glaxo

Manufacturing News, Source : TheManufacturer.com
Published : 22 May 2008 15:45
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GlaxoSmithKline chief executive of eight years Jean-Pierre Garnier has officially handed over the reins to his successor Andrew Witty.

In a final meeting with investors, Garnier praised the strong products the firm has under development and the soaring sales of its Advair asthma drug – “We are going to break £4 billion ($7.9 billion) of sales this year with Advair,” he said.

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