
Actavis confirms retirement of its comms officer
pharmafile | April 24, 2015 | Appointment | Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing | Actavis, charles mayr
Ireland-based pharma firm Actavis has announced its chief communications officer Charles Mayr (pictured) is to retire shortly due to health reasons.
In conjunction with Mayr’s retirement, Alex Kelly, the firm’s chief integration officer, will assume his role with immediate effect.
Prior to joining Actavis in 2014 Mayr served as a senior VP, chief communications officer, public affairs and investor relations at Forest Laboratories.
“In his nearly six years with Actavis, Charlie has been instrumental in defining and articulating our global story of evolution and success as we transformed Actavis to a growth pharma powerhouse,” says Brent Saunders, Actavis chief executive and president.
“His contributions have driven exceptional value for our company, building critical communications bridges and relationships between Actavis and our employees, the investment community, the news media and key strategic alliances. He leaves Actavis with an unparalleled foundation from which we will continue to communicate our compelling story to all of our audiences around the world. I sincerely thank Charlie for his contributions and wish him well as he focuses on his health.”
Mayr has served as chief communications officer of Actavis since April 2012. He joined Actavis (then Watson) as senior VP, corporate affairs in September 2009.
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