30 September 2008

Jeremy Main Appointed As Managing Director of UniChem

UniChem is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Main as Managing Director of UniChem Ltd. with effect from mid October 2008. In this role, he will have overall responsibility for the UK pharmaceutical wholesale business, succeeding Terry Scicluna who has decided to pursue his career outside of Alliance Boots.

Jeremy joined the business in January 2005 as Sales Director of UniChem and in March of this year was promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer. He is well known to many of UniChem’s customers and has a strong rapport with many leading figures across the industry.

Commenting on this new appointment Ornella Barra, Wholesale & Commercial Affairs Director, Alliance Boots, commented: “I would like to warmly thank Terry for his contribution to the development of UniChem and wish him every success for the future. Congratulations to Jeremy on his appointment. In a challenging fast-moving market, UniChem has been able to successfully evolve and retain a strong position in the UK wholesale market.”

Jeremy Main commented: “I am absolutely thrilled to be given this opportunity to lead such a fantastic company and such a great team of people. Both UniChem and its customers have faced some big changes in recent years but through our passion and commitment I believe we have lead the way in adapting to these changes. We remain dedicated to supporting all of our customers in a challenging but exciting market.”

For more information please contact:
Helena Bate, Communications Manager, UniChem, 0208 974 4044
Sanam Conway, Communications Executive, UniChem, 0208 974 4045