DHR International supports Colorcon in new European MD appointment

June 12, 2013 - PRLog -- DHR International supports world leader Colorcon in appointment of new Managing Director for EMEA

DHR International, the privately held global executive search firm, is delighted to announce that it has successfully completed the executive search for Colorcon’s new Managing Director for the EMEA region. Colorcon is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, and functional excipients for the pharmaceutical industry.

The search for Colorcon’s Managing Director, EMEA was conducted by Sue Rossiter Managing Director of DHR International’s Global Life Sciences practice in Europe.  This position resulted from the promotion of Martti Hedman to Global VP Commercial Operations, Colorcon Inc.

Tim Huckell, HR Manager, Colorcon EMEA commented:

“We have worked with Sue and the Life Sciences team at DHR International previously. Sue’s understanding of our business and culture, our industry and client environment has again been invaluable to deliver us a fantastic shortlist from which we could appoint our new Managing Director to lead the next phase of Colorcon’s growth in EMEA.  We were delighted with this search - the quality of the service, documentation and support has been superb throughout.”

Sue Rossiter said:

“Given the diversity of the EMEA region and its importance in market terms to Colorcon, it was important to identify candidates who had a proven track record in leading a large, talented team to deliver strong business performance. The company operates in a highly customer-centric pharmaceutical services environment demanding operational and process excellence. We are delighted with the outcome of this search.”

As a result of the selection process Steven Facer, formerly VP/General Manager with the Modified Release Technologies division of Catalent Pharma Solutions, has been appointed Managing Director, Colorcon EMEA.

About DHR International

Since 1989, DHR International has been a leading, privately held provider of executive search solutions with more than 50 wholly-owned offices spanning the globe. DHR’s consultants specialize in all industries and functions in order to provide unparalleled senior-level executive search, management assessment and succession planning services tailored to the unique qualities and specifications of our select client base.  For more information on DHR International, a Top 5 executive search firm, visit www.dhrinternational.com

About Colorcon Inc.

Colorcon is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, and functional excipients for the pharmaceutical industry. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our value-added services, which support all phases of solid oral dose design and development. www.colorcon.com

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For further information:

Toby Hall

tobyh@gth.co.uk          +44 (0)20 7822 7493 / +44 7713 341072

Sue Rossiter

DHR International – Global Life Sciences Practice

srossiter@dhrinternational.com          +44 (0) 1727 797540 (direct)

Lauren Finch

(DHR International - Corporate Communications)     +1 312-782-1581 ext. 3009