The FINANCIAL — Actavis plc on April 20 announced that Charles M. Mayr, Chief Communications Officer, will retire from Actavis on May 15, 2015 due to health reasons. In conjunction with Mayr’s retirement, Alex Kelly, Chief Integration Officer, will assume the role of Chief Communications Officer, effective immediately.
Prior to joining Actavis in 2014, Kelly served as Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer, Public Affairs and Investor Relations at Forest Laboratories.
“In his nearly six years with Actavis, Charlie has been instrumental in defining and articulating our global story of evolution and success as we transformed Actavis to a Growth Pharma powerhouse,” said Brent Saunders, Actavis CEO & President. “His contributions have driven exceptional value for our Company, building critical communications bridges and relationships between Actavis and our employees, the investment community, the news media and key strategic alliances. He leaves Actavis with an unparalleled foundation from which we will continue to communicate our compelling story to all of our audiences around the world. I sincerely thank Charlie for his contributions and wish him well as he focuses on his health.”
Mr. Mayr has served as Chief Communications Officer of Actavis since April 2012. He joined Actavis (then Watson) as Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs in September 2009, according to Actavis.
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