UDG Healthcare Plc
UDG:LN
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Board of Directors
PETER GRAY
CHAIRMAN
Peter Gray (60) is Chairman and non-executive director of UDG Healthcare. Peter was appointed Chairman on 7 February 2012, having served as a non-executive director since 28 September 2004. Peter formerly held senior executive positions in a number of Irish public companies, the most recent being that of Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of ICON plc, the Irish based multinational pharmaceutical development services company. Peter is currently also a non-executive director of Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc.
LIAM FITZGERALD
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Liam FitzGerald (49) was appointed a director on 23 October 1996 and appointed Chief Executive on 1 October 2000. Liam joined UDG Healthcare in 1993 and was previously Managing Director of United Drug Distributors. Prior to joining the Company, Liam worked in Dimension Marketing Limited and Jefferson Smurfit Group plc. Liam was formerly a non-executive director of Warner Chilcott plc and C&C Group plc and is a former Chairman of the Marketing Society and Traidlinks.
BRENDAN MCATAMNEY
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Brendan McAtamney (52) was appointed a director of UDG Healthcare on 16 December 2013. Brendan joined UDG Healthcare in September 2013 as Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Brendan held various senior management positions with Abbott, latterly as Vice President Commercial and Corporate Officer within the Established Pharmaceuticals Division.
ALAN RALPH
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Alan Ralph (45) joined UDG Healthcare in 1999 and was appointed a director on 19 June 2008. Prior to being appointed Chief Financial Officer on 1 June 2013, Alan had responsibility for the Supply Chain Services division. Previously, Alan held various roles throughout the Group including Managing Director of the Pharma Wholesale division and Group Financial Controller. Formerly, Alan worked with Banta Corporation and Price Waterhouse.
CHRIS CORBIN
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ASHFIELD COMMERCIAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Chris Corbin (58) was appointed a director of UDG Healthcare plc on 20 June 2003 and is Managing Director of Ashfield Commercial and Medical Services. Chris founded Ashfield Healthcare Limited and previously held sales management positions with Parke Davis, Fisons, Astra and May & Baker. Chris was formerly Patron for SETPOINT Leicestershire, Chairman of Leicestershire Business Awards and a member of Derbyshire Magistrates Bench.
CHRIS BRINSMEAD
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Chris Brinsmead (55) was appointed a non-executive director of UDG Healthcare plc on 12 April 2010. Chris was formerly Chairman of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals UK, President of AstraZeneca UK and Ireland and President of The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI). Chris is also a non-executive director of other companies including Domino Printing Sciences plc and is a former director of The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry.
GERARD VAN ODIJK
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Gerard van Odijk (56) was appointed a non-executive director of UDG Healthcare on 16 December 2013. Gerard has 25 years’ experience in the European healthcare industry and was formerly President and Chief Executive Officer of Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe. Prior to this, Gerard held various senior management positions with GlaxoSmithKline, latterly holding the position of Senior Vice President and Area Director Northern Europe. Gerard also holds a medical degree from the University of Utrecht. Gerard is an independent industrial advisor currently serving as Chairman of Bavarian Nordic A/S and non-executive director of Alvogen.
LISA RICCIARDI
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lisa Ricciardi (54) was appointed a non-executive director of UDG Healthcare on 14 June 2013. Lisa is currently Senior Vice President of Foundation Medicine, Inc. and is also a non-executive director of Chimerix, Inc. Lisa was formerly senior vice president of business development at Medco Health Solutions. Prior to this, Lisa was a venture partner with Essex Woodlands and also previously held a number of senior positions with Pfizer.
PHILIP TOOMEY
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Philip Toomey (61) was appointed a non-executive director of UDG Healthcare on 27 February 2008 and was appointed Senior Independent non-executive Director on 14 June 2013. Philip was formerly Global Chief Operating Officer for the financial services industry practice of Accenture. Philip has wide ranging international consulting experience and was a member of the Accenture Global Leadership Council. Philip is also a non-executive director of Kerry Group plc.
LINDA WILDING
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Linda Wilding (55) was appointed a non-executive director of UDG Healthcare on 16 December 2013. Linda’s career includes twelve years at Mercury Asset Management where she held the position of Managing Director in the Private Equity division. Prior to this, Linda qualified as a chartered accountant while working with Ernst & Young. Linda is currently Chairman of Pacific Direct Limited and Chairman of the Valuation Committee at HgCapital Private Equity and HgCapital Renewable Investments. Linda also serves as a non-executive director of Imperial Innovations Group plc. Linda previously served as Chairman of Corin plc, Chairman of Sanctuary Holdings Limited, and Chairman of Cornish Bakehouse and as a non-executive director of Luminar plc.