SGD Pharma, a global leader in glass pharmaceutical packaging, has announced the appointment of Christophe Nicoli as the group’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Juergen Sackhoff.
Christophe Nicoli is a seasoned international business leader, with a strong track record at both large and mid-size companies. He joins SGD Pharma from Riou Glass, a producer of technical glass for the construction and transportation sectors. He successfully developed the Riou business by focusing on external growth, product innovation and cost effectiveness. Prior to Riou, Christophe spent 17 years at Lafarge-Holcim, the world leader in cement and aggregates, leading the group functions in strategy, marketing and innovation and then as country CEO (in Brazil and Venezuela). He began his career with the French Ministry of Finance. His education covers Business Administration and economics at IMD in Switzerland, Sciences Po and ENA in France.
Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Christophe is described as a client-minded and people-oriented industrial leader, passionate about strategy and innovation. He will use these qualities to lead SGD Pharma to its next level of success.
About SGD Pharma
SGD Pharma has a unique know-how and offers innovative and premium quality glass packaging solutions consistent with international pharmacopoeias. SGD Pharma places the quality and safety of the patient at the center of its concerns. Our 5 manufacturing sites are totally dedicated to Pharmacy, certified ISO 15378. All our bottles are controlled and packaged in clean room ISO 8. SGD Pharma is implementing a quality policy both homogeneous and effective on all its sites of production, based on the respect of Good Manufacturing Practices. In the drug industry more than elsewhere, the security of the supply chain is a vital element. We carry out every effort to ensure a continuous supply and protect the client and patient. SGD Pharma provides back-up solutions between its different manufacturing sites for all types of glass. Our group’s mission, aligned with its DNA, is to improve and protect patient’s health by providing high quality, innovative and reliable primary glass packaging to our pharmaceutical customers. www.sgd-pharma.com
