Japanese ophthalmology powerhouse Santen Pharmaceutical said on March 13 that President and COO Shigeo Taniuchi will be promoted to CEO, effective April 1.Mr Taniuchi will take over the helm from CEO Akira Kurokawa, who will step aside as chairman. Mr…
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