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Bavarian Nordic Shares Climb on Appointment of Pharma Veteran Tarja Stenvall as CEO
Shares of Bavarian Nordic rose 2.5% on Thursday after the Danish vaccine maker announced the appointment of pharmaceutical industry veteran Tarja Stenvall as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Stenvall is set to succeed Paul Chaplin, whose departure was previously announced, effective October 15.
New Leadership Details
The company's Board Chair, Anne Louise Eberhard, stated that Stenvall was selected following a "comprehensive search." The decision was based on her extensive experience leading global life sciences businesses and her deep background in both pharmaceuticals and vaccines.
Stenvall brings a significant track record to the role, with more than 20 years of leadership experience at major pharmaceutical companies. Her career includes holding country, regional, and global positions at:
- Sanofi
- AstraZeneca
- Pfizer
AdHer expertise spans specialty care, general medicines, and vaccines, providing a broad foundation for her new leadership position at Bavarian Nordic.
Strategic Focus and Transition
In a statement, Stenvall said she was "tremendously excited" to join the company, highlighting its scientific foundation and global manufacturing and commercial platforms. She outlined her initial focus on expanding the global reach of Bavarian Nordic's vaccines and strengthening its overall position in the global vaccine market.
Eberhard also thanked outgoing CEO Paul Chaplin for his years of service, crediting him with helping to transform Bavarian Nordic from a research-focused entity into a commercial-stage, global vaccines business.
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