07.21.23
Leon-nanodrugs GmbH, an enabler of nano technology for the pharmaceutical industry, appointed Hans Frickel CEO. Frickel, a trained pharmacist and industrial manager, brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic and operational leadership roles across the entire value chain of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Prior to joining Leon, he served as Managing Director at R Biopharm and held several senior operational management roles at BioNTech, Evonik, Midas Pharma, Procter & Gamble and Merck.
Hubert Birner, chairman of the Leon supervisory board, said, “On behalf of the supervisory board, I am delighted to welcome Dr. Hans Frickel to Leon . With his extensive expertise in different areas of modern drug manufacturing, including plant management and QC, as well as a strong track record in strategy and governance, he is an ideal fit to take Leon to the next stage.”
“I am excited to join Leon as we work to transform nanomedicine manufacturing,” said Frickel. “I am impressed with the team’s knowledge and dedication in working to create added value across the nano formulation processing chain. I truly believe that Leon’s NANO devices will significantly improve development and manufacturing for current and future standardized and personalized cell & gene therapies at CDMOs, biotech and pharma companies.”
Hubert Birner, chairman of the Leon supervisory board, said, “On behalf of the supervisory board, I am delighted to welcome Dr. Hans Frickel to Leon . With his extensive expertise in different areas of modern drug manufacturing, including plant management and QC, as well as a strong track record in strategy and governance, he is an ideal fit to take Leon to the next stage.”
“I am excited to join Leon as we work to transform nanomedicine manufacturing,” said Frickel. “I am impressed with the team’s knowledge and dedication in working to create added value across the nano formulation processing chain. I truly believe that Leon’s NANO devices will significantly improve development and manufacturing for current and future standardized and personalized cell & gene therapies at CDMOs, biotech and pharma companies.”