EMD Serono Appoints New Leaders

EMD Serono, a subsidiary of Merck KGaA, reported the appointments of Gary Zieziula as COO, Allene Diaz as senior vice-president of Managed Markets, Lisa Buffington as vice-president of US Communications, Alexander Kuta as vice-president and head of US Regulatory Affairs, and Michael Ruggiero as vice-president of US Government Affairs and Policy.

Zieziula is responsible for increasing the growth of the US organization by controlling the performance of EMD franchises.

Diaz is responsible for developing and executing Managed Markets marketing, sales, and contracting strategies for EMD Seronoproducts.

Buffington is responsible for executing all aspects of the company’s communications strategy, including external and employee communications, media relations, corporate reputation, product communications, community relations, as well as meetings and events.

Kuta is responsible for the strategic direction of EMD Serono’s regulatory efforts with the FDA, overseeing regulatory submissions in the US and strengthening interactions with the FDA.

Ruggiero is responsible for federal and state legislative, policy, political, and advocacy strategy and execution for EMD Serono’s business.

Source: EMD Serono