Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited - Resignation Of Chief Operating Officer
Release Date: 13/05/2004 08:57:01 Code(s): APN
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited - Resignation Of Chief Operating Officer
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 1985/002935/06)
Share code: APN ISIN: ZAE000023586
Press Release
May 13, 2004
Aspen COO to leave
JSE-listed Aspen Pharmacare, South Africa"s largest pharmaceutical manufacturer,
hereby announces the resignation of Linda Philip, Aspen Group Operations, Chief
Operating Officer.
Linda joined Aspen in March 2001 with the proviso that she would only be
available for a three year period. As such in August 2003, notification was
tabled to the Board of Linda"s departure at the end of July 2004.
"During Linda"s tenure at Aspen she has fulfilled her role with tireless
passion, assisting to position Aspen as the continent"s leading pharmaceutical
manufacturer. We regret that her contract has now ended and she has decided to
pursue personal interests with her husband and move abroad," says Stephen Saad,
Aspen Holdings, Group Chief Executive.
"Aspen is presently in advanced discussions with a number of suitably qualified
candidates to replace Linda, and an announcement in this regard will be made
imminently. The new incumbent will fill the position in the near future which
will facilitate a smooth transition of responsibilities."
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Issued by: Shauneen Beukes, Shauneen Beukes Communications
Tel & Fax: (012) 661-8467
Cell: 082 389 8900
On Behalf Of: Stephen Saad, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited
Group Chief Executive
Tel: (031) 268 9506
Fax: (031) 208-0170
Cell: 083 303 4833
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