The Japan TimesJan 30, 2025
Julie Kim is set to replace Christophe Weber as the new CEO of Takeda Pharmaceutical, becoming the first woman to lead the more than 240-year-old Japanese drugmaker. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/01/30/companies/takeda-first-female-ceo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #takedapharmaceutical #juliekim #christopheweber #pharmaceuticals
Takeda picks first female CEO of centuries-old drugmaker

Julie Kim, 54, has been running Takeda’s U.S. operations since 2022 and will assume the role of CEO in June next year, subject to shareholder approval, the company said.

The Japan Times