IVAX Corporation Appoints New Executives in Key Positions

Strategic Insights -

IVAX Corporation, a Miami-based holding company with subsidiaries in the personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and in vitro diagnostics industries, has announced the appointment of two new executives in key positions. Edward J. O'Brien has joined the company as Vice President of Human Resources, while Joseph C. Jones has been appointed Vice President of Investor Relations and Governmental Affairs. Both executives will report directly to Richard C. Pfenniger, Jr., IVAX's Chief Operating Officer.

These appointments bring significant experience and expertise to IVAX's leadership team. O'Brien has a background in human resources management, having previously served as Vice President, Human Resources - North America for SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and Vice President, Human Resources - Worldwide for SmithKline Beecham Animal Health. Jones, on the other hand, has a strong legal background, having served as Associate General Counsel at IVAX and as a partner at the Miami law firm of Steel Hector & Davis.

Key Takeaways:

  • Edward J. O'Brien, a human resources management expert, has been appointed Vice President of Human Resources at IVAX Corporation, bringing experience from SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and SmithKline Beecham Animal Health to the position.
  • Joseph C. Jones, a seasoned lawyer and former Associate General Counsel at IVAX, has been appointed Vice President of Investor Relations and Governmental Affairs, bringing expertise in securities, merger and acquisition, and general corporate matters.
  • Both executives will report directly to Richard C. Pfenniger, Jr., IVAX's Chief Operating Officer.
  • IVAX Corporation is a holding company with subsidiaries engaged in personal care products, generic and branded pharmaceuticals, intravenous solutions, in vitro diagnostics, and specialty chemicals.
  • The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Statistics:

  • IVAX Corporation is a Miami-based holding company.
  • Eleven subsidiaries are engaged in research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of a range of products.
  • Edward J. O'Brien has over 20 years of experience in human resources management.
  • Joseph C. Jones has over 15 years of experience in law, including stints at IVAX and the law firm of Steel Hector & Davis.

Sources:

  • IVAX Corporation (PRNewswire, August 9, 1995)
  • SmithKline Beecham Corporation (official website, 1990-1995)
  • Steel Hector & Davis (official website, 1990-1995)