Astellas Expands Regional Leadership

Astellas has made personnel changes in the Americas related to its focus on international markets, while also building new corporate affairs and corporate development functions.
 
Percival Barretto-Ko has been appointed to the new position of senior vice president, International Operations. Mr. Barretto-Ko will oversee Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc. and Astellas Pharma Latin America, and will lead efforts to strengthen its presence in these regions. He previously served as senior vice president, Corporate Strategy and Government Affairs.
 
“This is a dynamic, growing and evolving time at Astellas,” said Masao Yoshida, president and chief executive officer, Astellas US LLC. “These enhanced roles will enable a sharper focus on meeting patient needs, building the Astellas brand, and anticipating future business growth.”
 
Senior vice president and chief communications officer, Jeff Winton, will also be responsible for Government Affairs, overseeing the newly formed Corporate Affairs organization. This team combines state and federal government affairs, corporate, employee and business communications, advocacy, corporate branding, corporate social responsibility and corporate events.
 
The new Corporate Development team encompasses both corporate strategy and regional licensing and alliance management in the U.S. Yoko Saiki, vice president, Corporate Development, will lead corporate strategies and enhance relationships with current and future business partners in the region.