EMD Serono, Inc. President and CEO Fereydoun Firouz Named to PharmaVOICE 100

EMD Serono, Inc. is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Fereydoun Firouz, was chosen as one of PharmaVOICE Magazine’s 100 most inspiring leaders of 2008. Mr. Firouz’s unparalleled work as a community and industry leader was recognized along with a distinguished group of individuals who are setting the standard for corporate leadership, research and development, technology enhancement, creativity, marketing and strategy.

Mr. Firouz’s strong leadership, strategic vision, and keen focus have contributed to EMD Serono’s growing footprint in the United States. Under his guidance, the company has strengthened its presence among key constituents in the life sciences, and has placed a significant emphasis on giving back to the community, spearheading various initiatives with nonprofit organizations including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the American Cancer Society, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, MassBioEd’s BioTeach, Habitat for Humanity and the United Way’s Math, Science and Technology Initiative, among others.

Committed to the industry and helping to ensure its long-term success, Mr. Firouz also sits on the boards of PhRMA and BIO, where he helps to shape the future of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.