
Sharp Packaging Services hires MD
pharmafile | November 26, 2014 | Appointment | Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing | Mike O’Hara, Sharp Packaging Services
Sharp Packaging Services that is a part of UDG Healthcare has announced that Mike O’Hara has joined the firm as its divisional managing director.
In the role O’Hara will have global responsibility for the Sharp division, managing both the commercial packaging and the clinical business units.
O’Hara is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience in numerous healthcare organisations. Prior to joining Sharp he was the global head of contract manufacturing at SteriPack.
Previous roles include senior VP of operations at Smith & Nephew, and group VP in the same field at Boston Scientific.
O’Hara says: “I am delighted to join Sharp and the wider UDG Healthcare team as they continue to grow the business in the US and Europe. It’s an exciting opportunity to join such a dynamic company that is partnering with customers and delivering real value solutions on a daily basis.”
Brendan McAtamney the chief operating officer of UDG Healthcare, adds: “Mike’s appointment is a significant one for Sharp and UDG Healthcare as his experience and leadership skills will be drawn upon in helping us realise our ambition as a world leader in contract packaging for the healthcare industry.”






