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Takeda Appoints Julie Kim As Successor To Christophe Weber As President and CEO

PUBLIC · TAKJan 30, 2025•over 1 year ago

Position

Director

Company

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

Julie Kim

Tokyopharmaceuticals

Description

Takeda's Board of Directors has unanimously chosen Julie Kim to succeed Christophe Weber as the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Representative Director, following Mr. Weber's retirement in June 2026. Julie Kim will also be proposed as a candidate for election to the Board at Takeda’s Annual General Shareholders Meeting.

Company Information

Company

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

About

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a global, research and development-driven pharmaceutical company. It focuses on bringing innovative medicines to patients in areas of unmet medical need. The company operates in a wide range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, gastroenterology, and rare diseases.

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